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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,135 and 582,166.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,135 and 582,166.50 is: 1,254,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,135 : 582,166.50 = 582,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,135/582,166.50 = 582,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,135x = 582,166.50 × 582,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,135x = 338,917,833,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,917,833,722.25/270,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,623.92

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