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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,967.50 and 381,244.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,967.50 and 381,244.50 is: 536,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,967.50 : 381,244.50 = 381,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,967.50/381,244.50 = 381,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,967.50x = 381,244.50 × 381,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,967.50x = 145,347,368,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,347,368,780.25/270,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,401.48

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