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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,456 and 375,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,456 and 375,519 is: 525,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,456 : 375,519 = 375,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,456/375,519 = 375,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,456x = 375,519 × 375,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,456x = 141,014,519,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,014,519,361/268,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,279.82

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