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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,567.50 and 369,262.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,567.50 and 369,262.50 is: 555,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,567.50 : 369,262.50 = 369,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,567.50/369,262.50 = 369,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,567.50x = 369,262.50 × 369,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,567.50x = 136,354,793,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,354,793,906.25/245,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,264.01

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