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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,394.50 and 401,149.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,394.50 and 401,149.13 is: 601,809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,394.50 : 401,149.13 = 401,149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,394.50/401,149.13 = 401,149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,394.50x = 401,149.13 × 401,149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,394.50x = 160,920,620,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920,620,488.27/267,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,809.76

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