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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,622.88 and 391,385.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,622.88 and 391,385.81 is: 572,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,622.88 : 391,385.81 = 391,385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,622.88/391,385.81 = 391,385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,622.88x = 391,385.81 × 391,385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,622.88x = 153,182,854,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,182,854,226.29/267,622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,383.26

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