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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,281.50 and 584,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,281.50 and 584,571 is: 898,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,281.50 : 584,571 = 584,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,281.50/584,571 = 584,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,281.50x = 584,571 × 584,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,281.50x = 341,723,254,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,723,254,041/380,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,606.04

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