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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,668.50 and 570,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,668.50 and 570,393 is: 1,193,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,668.50 : 570,393 = 570,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,668.50/570,393 = 570,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,668.50x = 570,393 × 570,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,668.50x = 325,348,174,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,348,174,449/272,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193,200.44

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