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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,107.19 and 375,003.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,107.19 and 375,003.56 is: 524,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,107.19 : 375,003.56 = 375,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,107.19/375,003.56 = 375,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,107.19x = 375,003.56 × 375,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,107.19x = 140,627,671,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,627,671,887.69/268,107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,520.34

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