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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,610 and 390,091.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,610 and 390,091.50 is: 552,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,610 : 390,091.50 = 390,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,610/390,091.50 = 390,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,610x = 390,091.50 × 390,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,610x = 152,171,378,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,171,378,372.25/275,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,125.75

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