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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,364.50 and 399,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,364.50 and 399,693 is: 597,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,364.50 : 399,693 = 399,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,364.50/399,693 = 399,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,364.50x = 399,693 × 399,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,364.50x = 159,754,494,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,754,494,249/267,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,515.73

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