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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,440.50 and 572,410.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,440.50 and 572,410.50 is: 1,229,744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,440.50 : 572,410.50 = 572,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,440.50/572,410.50 = 572,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,440.50x = 572,410.50 × 572,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,440.50x = 327,653,780,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,653,780,510.25/266,440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,744.65

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