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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,853.50 and 405,238.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,853.50 and 405,238.50 is: 613,089.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,853.50 : 405,238.50 = 405,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,853.50/405,238.50 = 405,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,853.50x = 405,238.50 × 405,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,853.50x = 164,218,241,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,218,241,882.25/267,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,089.77

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