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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,712.50 and 356,881.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,712.50 and 356,881.50 is: 475,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,712.50 : 356,881.50 = 356,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,712.50/356,881.50 = 356,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,712.50x = 356,881.50 × 356,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,712.50x = 127,364,405,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,364,405,042.25/267,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,750.68

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