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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,107.50 and 389,254.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,107.50 and 389,254.50 is: 569,390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,107.50 : 389,254.50 = 389,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,107.50/389,254.50 = 389,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,107.50x = 389,254.50 × 389,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,107.50x = 151,519,065,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,519,065,770.25/266,107.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,390.44

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