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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,123.50 and 352,317.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,123.50 and 352,317.75 is: 475,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,123.50 : 352,317.75 = 352,317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,123.50/352,317.75 = 352,317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,123.50x = 352,317.75 × 352,317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,123.50x = 124,127,796,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,127,796,965.06/261,123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,360.50

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