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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,457 and 375,518.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,457 and 375,518.50 is: 525,276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,457 : 375,518.50 = 375,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,457/375,518.50 = 375,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,457x = 375,518.50 × 375,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,457x = 141,014,143,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,014,143,842.25/268,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,276.46

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