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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,335 and 368,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,335 and 368,020 is: 518,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,335 : 368,020 = 368,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,335/368,020 = 368,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,335x = 368,020 × 368,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,335x = 135,438,720,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,438,720,400/261,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,257.10

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