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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,465.25 and 570,916.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,465.25 and 570,916.50 is: 1,223,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,465.25 : 570,916.50 = 570,916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,465.25/570,916.50 = 570,916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,465.25x = 570,916.50 × 570,916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,465.25x = 325,945,649,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,945,649,972.25/266,465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,220.10

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