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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,521.50 and 423,670.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,521.50 and 423,670.50 is: 673,479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,521.50 : 423,670.50 = 423,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,521.50/423,670.50 = 423,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,521.50x = 423,670.50 × 423,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,521.50x = 179,496,692,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,496,692,570.25/266,521.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,479.22

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