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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,255 and 423,941.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,255 and 423,941.50 is: 665,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,255 : 423,941.50 = 423,941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,255/423,941.50 = 423,941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,255x = 423,941.50 × 423,941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,255x = 179,726,395,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,726,395,422.25/270,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,025.24

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