Finding the Third Proportional to 266,337.75 and 572,203.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,337.75 and 572,203.50 is: 1,229,329.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,337.75 : 572,203.50 = 572,203.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,337.75/572,203.50 = 572,203.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,337.75x = 572,203.50 × 572,203.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,337.75x = 327,416,845,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,416,845,412.25/266,337.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,229,329.47
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