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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,950.13 and 370,841.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,950.13 and 370,841.63 is: 498,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,950.13 : 370,841.63 = 370,841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,950.13/370,841.63 = 370,841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,950.13x = 370,841.63 × 370,841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,950.13x = 137,523,510,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,523,510,832.64/275,950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,363.65

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