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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,160.69 and 561,223.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,160.69 and 561,223.69 is: 826,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,160.69 : 561,223.69 = 561,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,160.69/561,223.69 = 561,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,160.69x = 561,223.69 × 561,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,160.69x = 314,972,027,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,972,027,411.10/381,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,349.72

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