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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,407.38 and 570,719.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,407.38 and 570,719.75 is: 1,222,642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,407.38 : 570,719.75 = 570,719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,407.38/570,719.75 = 570,719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,407.38x = 570,719.75 × 570,719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,407.38x = 325,721,033,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,721,033,040.06/266,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,642.70

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