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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,651 and 391,423.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,651 and 391,423.50 is: 572,433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,651 : 391,423.50 = 391,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,651/391,423.50 = 391,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,651x = 391,423.50 × 391,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,651x = 153,212,356,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,212,356,352.25/267,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,433.34

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