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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,253 and 402,151.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,253 and 402,151.50 is: 607,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,253 : 402,151.50 = 402,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,253/402,151.50 = 402,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,253x = 402,151.50 × 402,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,253x = 161,725,828,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,725,828,952.25/266,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,414.11

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