Finding the Third Proportional to 267,437.50 and 392,970.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,437.50 and 392,970.50 is: 577,427.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,437.50 : 392,970.50 = 392,970.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,437.50/392,970.50 = 392,970.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,437.50x = 392,970.50 × 392,970.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,437.50x = 154,425,813,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,425,813,870.25/267,437.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,427.68
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