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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,358 and 368,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,358 and 368,058 is: 518,318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,358 : 368,058 = 368,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,358/368,058 = 368,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,358x = 368,058 × 368,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,358x = 135,466,691,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,466,691,364/261,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,318.52

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