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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,639.50 and 573,020.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,639.50 and 573,020.50 is: 1,240,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,639.50 : 573,020.50 = 573,020.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,639.50/573,020.50 = 573,020.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,639.50x = 573,020.50 × 573,020.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,639.50x = 328,352,493,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,352,493,420.25/264,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,753.91

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