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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,668.50 and 518,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,668.50 and 518,344 is: 703,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,668.50 : 518,344 = 518,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,668.50/518,344 = 518,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,668.50x = 518,344 × 518,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,668.50x = 268,680,502,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,680,502,336/381,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,963.00

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