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Finding the Third Proportional to 251,511 and 380,518.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 251,511 and 380,518.50 is: 575,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,511 : 380,518.50 = 380,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,511/380,518.50 = 380,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,511x = 380,518.50 × 380,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,511x = 144,794,328,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,794,328,842.25/251,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,697.80

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