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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,727 and 398,242.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,727 and 398,242.50 is: 585,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,727 : 398,242.50 = 398,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,727/398,242.50 = 398,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,727x = 398,242.50 × 398,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,727x = 158,597,088,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,597,088,806.25/270,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,819.25

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