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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,637.50 and 390,777.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,637.50 and 390,777.75 is: 570,574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,637.50 : 390,777.75 = 390,777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,637.50/390,777.75 = 390,777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,637.50x = 390,777.75 × 390,777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,637.50x = 152,707,249,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,707,249,895.06/267,637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,574.94

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