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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,015 and 620,881.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,015 and 620,881.50 is: 1,443,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,015 : 620,881.50 = 620,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,015/620,881.50 = 620,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,015x = 620,881.50 × 620,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,015x = 385,493,837,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,493,837,042.25/267,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,716.03

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