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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,671 and 394,744.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,671 and 394,744.50 is: 586,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,671 : 394,744.50 = 394,744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,671/394,744.50 = 394,744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,671x = 394,744.50 × 394,744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,671x = 155,823,220,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,823,220,280.25/265,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,527.02

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