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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,577 and 390,048.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,577 and 390,048.75 is: 552,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,577 : 390,048.75 = 390,048.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,577/390,048.75 = 390,048.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,577x = 390,048.75 × 390,048.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,577x = 152,138,027,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,138,027,376.56/275,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,070.85

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