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Finding the Third Proportional to 383,571 and 575,356.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 383,571 and 575,356.50 is: 863,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,571 : 575,356.50 = 575,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,571/575,356.50 = 575,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,571x = 575,356.50 × 575,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,571x = 331,035,102,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,035,102,092.25/383,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,034.75

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