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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,219 and 399,532.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,219 and 399,532.50 is: 597,361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,219 : 399,532.50 = 399,532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,219/399,532.50 = 399,532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,219x = 399,532.50 × 399,532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,219x = 159,626,218,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,626,218,556.25/267,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,361.04

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