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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,239.50 and 573,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,239.50 and 573,075 is: 1,233,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,239.50 : 573,075 = 573,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,239.50/573,075 = 573,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,239.50x = 573,075 × 573,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,239.50x = 328,414,955,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,414,955,625/266,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,532.05

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