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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,033.50 and 414,645.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,033.50 and 414,645.75 is: 641,453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,033.50 : 414,645.75 = 414,645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,033.50/414,645.75 = 414,645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,033.50x = 414,645.75 × 414,645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,033.50x = 171,931,097,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,931,097,993.06/268,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,453.77

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