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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,247.50 and 376,525.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,247.50 and 376,525.50 is: 536,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,247.50 : 376,525.50 = 376,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,247.50/376,525.50 = 376,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,247.50x = 376,525.50 × 376,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,247.50x = 141,771,452,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,771,452,150.25/264,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,510.10

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