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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,406.75 and 570,718.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,406.75 and 570,718.50 is: 1,222,640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,406.75 : 570,718.50 = 570,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,406.75/570,718.50 = 570,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,406.75x = 570,718.50 × 570,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,406.75x = 325,719,606,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,719,606,242.25/266,406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,640.22

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