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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,795.50 and 392,049.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,795.50 and 392,049.50 is: 580,458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,795.50 : 392,049.50 = 392,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,795.50/392,049.50 = 392,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,795.50x = 392,049.50 × 392,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,795.50x = 153,702,810,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,702,810,450.25/264,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,458.54

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