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