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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,964 and 624,985.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,964 and 624,985.50 is: 1,446,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,964 : 624,985.50 = 624,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,964/624,985.50 = 624,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,964x = 624,985.50 × 624,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,964x = 390,606,875,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,606,875,210.25/269,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,885.05

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