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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,590.50 and 390,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,590.50 and 390,069 is: 552,101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,590.50 : 390,069 = 390,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,590.50/390,069 = 390,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,590.50x = 390,069 × 390,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,590.50x = 152,153,824,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,153,824,761/275,590.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,101.12

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