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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,641.44 and 394,069.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,641.44 and 394,069.50 is: 580,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,641.44 : 394,069.50 = 394,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,641.44/394,069.50 = 394,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,641.44x = 394,069.50 × 394,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,641.44x = 155,290,770,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,290,770,830.25/267,641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,219.46

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