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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,534.50 and 607,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,534.50 and 607,330 is: 966,753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,534.50 : 607,330 = 607,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,534.50/607,330 = 607,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,534.50x = 607,330 × 607,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,534.50x = 368,849,728,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,849,728,900/381,534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,753.28

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