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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,909.50 and 399,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,909.50 and 399,060 is: 598,883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,909.50 : 399,060 = 399,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,909.50/399,060 = 399,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,909.50x = 399,060 × 399,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,909.50x = 159,248,883,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,248,883,600/265,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,883.77

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