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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,332 and 368,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,332 and 368,023 is: 518,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,332 : 368,023 = 368,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,332/368,023 = 368,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,332x = 368,023 × 368,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,332x = 135,440,928,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,440,928,529/261,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,271.50

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