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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,168 and 561,190.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,168 and 561,190.50 is: 826,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,168 : 561,190.50 = 561,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,168/561,190.50 = 561,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,168x = 561,190.50 × 561,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,168x = 314,934,777,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,934,777,290.25/381,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,236.14

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