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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,963.50 and 569,281.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,963.50 and 569,281.50 is: 1,218,518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,963.50 : 569,281.50 = 569,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,963.50/569,281.50 = 569,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,963.50x = 569,281.50 × 569,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,963.50x = 324,081,426,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,081,426,242.25/265,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,518.43

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