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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,687 and 403,798.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,687 and 403,798.50 is: 609,118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,687 : 403,798.50 = 403,798.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,687/403,798.50 = 403,798.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,687x = 403,798.50 × 403,798.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,687x = 163,053,228,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,053,228,602.25/267,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,118.97

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