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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,327.50 and 368,018.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,327.50 and 368,018.50 is: 518,267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,327.50 : 368,018.50 = 368,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,327.50/368,018.50 = 368,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,327.50x = 368,018.50 × 368,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,327.50x = 135,437,616,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,437,616,342.25/261,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,267.75

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