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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,667.56 and 599,194.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,667.56 and 599,194.13 is: 1,331,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,667.56 : 599,194.13 = 599,194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,667.56/599,194.13 = 599,194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,667.56x = 599,194.13 × 599,194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,667.56x = 359,033,599,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,033,599,434.52/269,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,393.35

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