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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,608.50 and 390,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,608.50 and 390,090 is: 552,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,608.50 : 390,090 = 390,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,608.50/390,090 = 390,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,608.50x = 390,090 × 390,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,608.50x = 152,170,208,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,170,208,100/275,608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,124.51

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