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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,180.50 and 368,653.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,180.50 and 368,653.50 is: 543,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,180.50 : 368,653.50 = 368,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,180.50/368,653.50 = 368,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,180.50x = 368,653.50 × 368,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,180.50x = 135,905,403,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,905,403,062.25/250,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,229.40

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