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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,967 and 569,581.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,967 and 569,581.50 is: 851,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,967 : 569,581.50 = 569,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,967/569,581.50 = 569,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,967x = 569,581.50 × 569,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,967x = 324,423,085,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,423,085,142.25/380,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,577.92

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