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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,413 and 571,621.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,413 and 571,621.50 is: 861,201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,413 : 571,621.50 = 571,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,413/571,621.50 = 571,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,413x = 571,621.50 × 571,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,413x = 326,751,139,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,751,139,262.25/379,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,201.75

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