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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,530.13 and 585,100.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,530.13 and 585,100.69 is: 899,647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,530.13 : 585,100.69 = 585,100.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,530.13/585,100.69 = 585,100.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,530.13x = 585,100.69 × 585,100.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,530.13x = 342,342,814,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,342,814,512.97/380,530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,647.08

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