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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,629.38 and 570,624.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,629.38 and 570,624.75 is: 1,225,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,629.38 : 570,624.75 = 570,624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,629.38/570,624.75 = 570,624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,629.38x = 570,624.75 × 570,624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,629.38x = 325,612,605,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,612,605,312.56/265,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,815.50

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