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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,468.63 and 409,587.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,468.63 and 409,587.75 is: 629,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,468.63 : 409,587.75 = 409,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,468.63/409,587.75 = 409,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,468.63x = 409,587.75 × 409,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,468.63x = 167,762,124,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,762,124,950.06/266,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,575.53

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