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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,865.75 and 370,719.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,865.75 and 370,719.28 is: 498,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,865.75 : 370,719.28 = 370,719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,865.75/370,719.28 = 370,719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,865.75x = 370,719.28 × 370,719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,865.75x = 137,432,785,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,432,785,490.52/275,865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,187.20

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