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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,751.50 and 354,901.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,751.50 and 354,901.50 is: 481,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,751.50 : 354,901.50 = 354,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,751.50/354,901.50 = 354,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,751.50x = 354,901.50 × 354,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,751.50x = 125,955,074,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,955,074,702.25/261,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,200.97

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