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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,055 and 399,070.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,055 and 399,070.50 is: 598,587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,055 : 399,070.50 = 399,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,055/399,070.50 = 399,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,055x = 399,070.50 × 399,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,055x = 159,257,263,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,257,263,970.25/266,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,587.75

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