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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,299 and 393,451.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,299 and 393,451.50 is: 590,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,299 : 393,451.50 = 393,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,299/393,451.50 = 393,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,299x = 393,451.50 × 393,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,299x = 154,804,082,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,804,082,852.25/262,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,181.75

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