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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,571.75 and 390,042.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,571.75 and 390,042.75 is: 552,064.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,571.75 : 390,042.75 = 390,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,571.75/390,042.75 = 390,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,571.75x = 390,042.75 × 390,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,571.75x = 152,133,346,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,133,346,827.56/275,571.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,064.38

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