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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,433.50 and 385,573.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,433.50 and 385,573.50 is: 562,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,433.50 : 385,573.50 = 385,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,433.50/385,573.50 = 385,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,433.50x = 385,573.50 × 385,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,433.50x = 148,666,923,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,666,923,902.25/264,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,209.11

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