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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,604.50 and 560,742.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,604.50 and 560,742.75 is: 823,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,604.50 : 560,742.75 = 560,742.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,604.50/560,742.75 = 560,742.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,604.50x = 560,742.75 × 560,742.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,604.50x = 314,432,431,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,432,431,677.56/381,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,974.64

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