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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,168.28 and 508,155.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,168.28 and 508,155.19 is: 677,448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,168.28 : 508,155.19 = 508,155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,168.28/508,155.19 = 508,155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,168.28x = 508,155.19 × 508,155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,168.28x = 258,221,694,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,221,694,583.16/381,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,448.01

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