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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,618 and 560,758.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,618 and 560,758.50 is: 823,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,618 : 560,758.50 = 560,758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,618/560,758.50 = 560,758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,618x = 560,758.50 × 560,758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,618x = 314,450,095,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,450,095,322.25/381,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,991.78

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