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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,301.50 and 381,865.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,301.50 and 381,865.50 is: 558,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,301.50 : 381,865.50 = 381,865.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,301.50/381,865.50 = 381,865.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,301.50x = 381,865.50 × 381,865.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,301.50x = 145,821,260,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,821,260,090.25/261,301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,057.49

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