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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,987.50 and 606,162.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,987.50 and 606,162.75 is: 959,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,987.50 : 606,162.75 = 606,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,987.50/606,162.75 = 606,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,987.50x = 606,162.75 × 606,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,987.50x = 367,433,279,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,433,279,487.56/382,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,387.13

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