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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,577.50 and 370,233.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,577.50 and 370,233.75 is: 524,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,577.50 : 370,233.75 = 370,233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,577.50/370,233.75 = 370,233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,577.50x = 370,233.75 × 370,233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,577.50x = 137,073,029,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,073,029,639.06/261,577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,024.54

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