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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,244.50 and 390,854.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,244.50 and 390,854.25 is: 584,766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,244.50 : 390,854.25 = 390,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,244.50/390,854.25 = 390,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,244.50x = 390,854.25 × 390,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,244.50x = 152,767,044,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,767,044,743.06/261,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,766.55

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