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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,116.50 and 575,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,116.50 and 575,705 is: 1,240,792.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,116.50 : 575,705 = 575,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,116.50/575,705 = 575,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,116.50x = 575,705 × 575,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,116.50x = 331,436,247,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,436,247,025/267,116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,792.86

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