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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,331.50 and 368,019

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,331.50 and 368,019 is: 518,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,331.50 : 368,019 = 368,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,331.50/368,019 = 368,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,331.50x = 368,019 × 368,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,331.50x = 135,437,984,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,437,984,361/261,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,261.23

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