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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,523.50 and 372,349.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,523.50 and 372,349.50 is: 536,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,523.50 : 372,349.50 = 372,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,523.50/372,349.50 = 372,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,523.50x = 372,349.50 × 372,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,523.50x = 138,644,150,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,644,150,150.25/258,523.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,292.25

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