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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,970 and 395,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,970 and 395,667 is: 582,044.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,970 : 395,667 = 395,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,970/395,667 = 395,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,970x = 395,667 × 395,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,970x = 156,552,374,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,552,374,889/268,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,044.00

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