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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,778 and 406,942.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,778 and 406,942.50 is: 620,749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,778 : 406,942.50 = 406,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,778/406,942.50 = 406,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,778x = 406,942.50 × 406,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,778x = 165,602,198,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,602,198,306.25/266,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,749.08

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