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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,008.50 and 401,771.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,008.50 and 401,771.25 is: 606,823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,008.50 : 401,771.25 = 401,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,008.50/401,771.25 = 401,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,008.50x = 401,771.25 × 401,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,008.50x = 161,420,137,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,420,137,326.56/266,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,823.23

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