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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,791 and 381,982.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,791 and 381,982.50 is: 503,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,791 : 381,982.50 = 381,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,791/381,982.50 = 381,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,791x = 381,982.50 × 381,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,791x = 145,910,630,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,910,630,306.25/289,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,502.97

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