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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,229.50 and 423,778.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,229.50 and 423,778.50 is: 664,576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,229.50 : 423,778.50 = 423,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,229.50/423,778.50 = 423,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,229.50x = 423,778.50 × 423,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,229.50x = 179,588,217,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,588,217,062.25/270,229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,576.65

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