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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,879.25 and 370,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,879.25 and 370,737 is: 498,210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,879.25 : 370,737 = 370,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,879.25/370,737 = 370,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,879.25x = 370,737 × 370,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,879.25x = 137,445,923,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,445,923,169/275,879.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,210.44

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