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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,392.50 and 570,571.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,392.50 and 570,571.50 is: 1,222,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,392.50 : 570,571.50 = 570,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,392.50/570,571.50 = 570,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,392.50x = 570,571.50 × 570,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,392.50x = 325,551,836,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,551,836,612.25/266,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,075.83

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