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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,405.06 and 570,809.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,405.06 and 570,809.25 is: 1,223,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,405.06 : 570,809.25 = 570,809.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,405.06/570,809.25 = 570,809.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,405.06x = 570,809.25 × 570,809.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,405.06x = 325,823,199,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,823,199,885.56/266,405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,036.82

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