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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,548.50 and 390,008.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,548.50 and 390,008.25 is: 552,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,548.50 : 390,008.25 = 390,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,548.50/390,008.25 = 390,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,548.50x = 390,008.25 × 390,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,548.50x = 152,106,435,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,106,435,068.06/275,548.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,013.29

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