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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,057.50 and 416,787.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,057.50 and 416,787.75 is: 648,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,057.50 : 416,787.75 = 416,787.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,057.50/416,787.75 = 416,787.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,057.50x = 416,787.75 × 416,787.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,057.50x = 173,712,028,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,712,028,550.06/268,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,040.17

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