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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,974.50 and 426,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,974.50 and 426,562 is: 679,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,974.50 : 426,562 = 426,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,974.50/426,562 = 426,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,974.50x = 426,562 × 426,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,974.50x = 181,955,139,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,955,139,844/267,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,001.70

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