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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,115.69 and 550,119.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,115.69 and 550,119.38 is: 1,145,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,115.69 : 550,119.38 = 550,119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,115.69/550,119.38 = 550,119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,115.69x = 550,119.38 × 550,119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,115.69x = 302,631,326,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,631,326,750.39/264,115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,828.67

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