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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,663.50 and 571,149.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,663.50 and 571,149.75 is: 1,251,468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,663.50 : 571,149.75 = 571,149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,663.50/571,149.75 = 571,149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,663.50x = 571,149.75 × 571,149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,663.50x = 326,212,036,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,212,036,925.06/260,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,468.03

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