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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,802.50 and 392,059.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,802.50 and 392,059.50 is: 580,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,802.50 : 392,059.50 = 392,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,802.50/392,059.50 = 392,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,802.50x = 392,059.50 × 392,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,802.50x = 153,710,651,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,710,651,540.25/264,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,472.81

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