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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,231 and 403,831.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,231 and 403,831.50 is: 603,483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231 : 403,831.50 = 403,831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231/403,831.50 = 403,831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231x = 403,831.50 × 403,831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231x = 163,079,880,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,079,880,392.25/270,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,483.24

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