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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,048.50 and 399,060.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,048.50 and 399,060.75 is: 598,573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,048.50 : 399,060.75 = 399,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,048.50/399,060.75 = 399,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,048.50x = 399,060.75 × 399,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,048.50x = 159,249,482,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,249,482,190.56/266,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,573.13

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