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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,359.50 and 370,615.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,359.50 and 370,615.50 is: 498,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,359.50 : 370,615.50 = 370,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,359.50/370,615.50 = 370,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,359.50x = 370,615.50 × 370,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,359.50x = 137,355,848,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,355,848,840.25/275,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,823.72

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