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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,650.88 and 583,185.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,650.88 and 583,185.75 is: 1,275,471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,650.88 : 583,185.75 = 583,185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,650.88/583,185.75 = 583,185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,650.88x = 583,185.75 × 583,185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,650.88x = 340,105,619,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,105,619,003.06/266,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,471.60

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