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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,027 and 583,375.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,027 and 583,375.50 is: 1,260,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,027 : 583,375.50 = 583,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,027/583,375.50 = 583,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,027x = 583,375.50 × 583,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,027x = 340,326,974,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,326,974,000.25/270,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,344.24

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