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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,044 and 550,357.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,044 and 550,357.50 is: 1,130,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,044 : 550,357.50 = 550,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,044/550,357.50 = 550,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,044x = 550,357.50 × 550,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,044x = 302,893,377,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,893,377,806.25/268,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,013.65

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