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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,830.13 and 550,162.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,830.13 and 550,162.13 is: 1,160,442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,830.13 : 550,162.13 = 550,162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,830.13/550,162.13 = 550,162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,830.13x = 550,162.13 × 550,162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,830.13x = 302,678,363,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,678,363,784.52/260,830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,442.51

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