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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,137.91 and 557,381.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,137.91 and 557,381.25 is: 815,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,137.91 : 557,381.25 = 557,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,137.91/557,381.25 = 557,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,137.91x = 557,381.25 × 557,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,137.91x = 310,673,857,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,673,857,851.56/381,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,121.91

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