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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,151.71 and 393,663.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,151.71 and 393,663.38 is: 580,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,151.71 : 393,663.38 = 393,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,151.71/393,663.38 = 393,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,151.71x = 393,663.38 × 393,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,151.71x = 154,970,852,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,970,852,816.39/267,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,085.57

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