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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,251 and 392,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,251 and 392,228.50 is: 588,871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,251 : 392,228.50 = 392,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,251/392,228.50 = 392,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,251x = 392,228.50 × 392,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,251x = 153,843,196,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,843,196,212.25/261,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,871.22

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