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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,981.50 and 368,101.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,981.50 and 368,101.50 is: 539,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,981.50 : 368,101.50 = 368,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,981.50/368,101.50 = 368,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,981.50x = 368,101.50 × 368,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,981.50x = 135,498,714,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,498,714,302.25/250,981.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,875.31

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