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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,897 and 405,289.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,897 and 405,289.50 is: 613,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,897 : 405,289.50 = 405,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,897/405,289.50 = 405,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,897x = 405,289.50 × 405,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,897x = 164,259,578,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,259,578,810.25/267,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,144.52

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