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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,855.50 and 412,750.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,855.50 and 412,750.50 is: 638,409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,855.50 : 412,750.50 = 412,750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,855.50/412,750.50 = 412,750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,855.50x = 412,750.50 × 412,750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,855.50x = 170,362,975,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,362,975,250.25/266,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,409.08

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