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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,449 and 560,495.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,449 and 560,495.50 is: 823,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,449 : 560,495.50 = 560,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,449/560,495.50 = 560,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,449x = 560,495.50 × 560,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,449x = 314,155,205,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,155,205,520.25/381,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,583.77

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