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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,750 and 379,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,750 and 379,722 is: 522,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,750 : 379,722 = 379,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,750/379,722 = 379,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,750x = 379,722 × 379,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,750x = 144,188,797,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,188,797,284/275,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,896.82

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