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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,253.75 and 573,103.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,253.75 and 573,103.50 is: 1,233,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,253.75 : 573,103.50 = 573,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,253.75/573,103.50 = 573,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,253.75x = 573,103.50 × 573,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,253.75x = 328,447,621,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,447,621,712.25/266,253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,588.72

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