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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,511.50 and 402,961.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,511.50 and 402,961.50 is: 613,878.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,511.50 : 402,961.50 = 402,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,511.50/402,961.50 = 402,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,511.50x = 402,961.50 × 402,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,511.50x = 162,377,970,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,377,970,482.25/264,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,878.68

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