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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,110 and 375,007.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,110 and 375,007.50 is: 524,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,110 : 375,007.50 = 375,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,110/375,007.50 = 375,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,110x = 375,007.50 × 375,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,110x = 140,630,625,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,630,625,056.25/268,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,525.85

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