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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,913.50 and 571,804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,913.50 and 571,804.50 is: 1,248,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,913.50 : 571,804.50 = 571,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,913.50/571,804.50 = 571,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,913.50x = 571,804.50 × 571,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,913.50x = 326,960,386,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,960,386,220.25/261,913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,352.55

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