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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,569.50 and 390,037.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,569.50 and 390,037.50 is: 552,054.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,569.50 : 390,037.50 = 390,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,569.50/390,037.50 = 390,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,569.50x = 390,037.50 × 390,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,569.50x = 152,129,251,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,129,251,406.25/275,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,054.02

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