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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,979.25 and 399,235.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,979.25 and 399,235.50 is: 599,253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,979.25 : 399,235.50 = 399,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,979.25/399,235.50 = 399,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,979.25x = 399,235.50 × 399,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,979.25x = 159,388,984,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,388,984,460.25/265,979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,253.45

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