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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,041.81 and 356,720.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,041.81 and 356,720.20 is: 476,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,041.81 : 356,720.20 = 356,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,041.81/356,720.20 = 356,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,041.81x = 356,720.20 × 356,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,041.81x = 127,249,303,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,249,303,317.54/267,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,514.53

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