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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,611.34 and 394,024.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,611.34 and 394,024.50 is: 580,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,611.34 : 394,024.50 = 394,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,611.34/394,024.50 = 394,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,611.34x = 394,024.50 × 394,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,611.34x = 155,255,306,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,255,306,600.25/267,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,152.19

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