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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,047 and 415,210.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,047 and 415,210.50 is: 643,169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,047 : 415,210.50 = 415,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,047/415,210.50 = 415,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,047x = 415,210.50 × 415,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,047x = 172,399,759,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,399,759,310.25/268,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,169.89

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