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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,764.50 and 541,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,764.50 and 541,512 is: 1,124,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,764.50 : 541,512 = 541,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,764.50/541,512 = 541,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,764.50x = 541,512 × 541,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,764.50x = 293,235,246,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,235,246,144/260,764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,521.34

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