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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,918.91 and 370,799.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,918.91 and 370,799.02 is: 498,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,918.91 : 370,799.02 = 370,799.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,918.91/370,799.02 = 370,799.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,918.91x = 370,799.02 × 370,799.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,918.91x = 137,491,909,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,491,909,988.47/275,918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,305.51

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