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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,518.50 and 575,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,518.50 and 575,709 is: 1,243,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,518.50 : 575,709 = 575,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,518.50/575,709 = 575,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,518.50x = 575,709 × 575,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,518.50x = 331,440,852,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,440,852,681/266,518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,594.17

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