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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,662.50 and 599,181.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,662.50 and 599,181.75 is: 1,331,363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,662.50 : 599,181.75 = 599,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,662.50/599,181.75 = 599,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,662.50x = 599,181.75 × 599,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,662.50x = 359,018,769,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,018,769,533.06/269,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,363.35

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