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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,180.50 and 617,262.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,180.50 and 617,262.75 is: 981,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,180.50 : 617,262.75 = 617,262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,180.50/617,262.75 = 617,262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,180.50x = 617,262.75 × 617,262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,180.50x = 381,013,302,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,013,302,537.56/388,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,536.43

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