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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,617 and 571,909.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,617 and 571,909.50 is: 861,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,617 : 571,909.50 = 571,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,617/571,909.50 = 571,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,617x = 571,909.50 × 571,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,617x = 327,080,476,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,080,476,190.25/379,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,606.50

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