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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,250.50 and 556,609.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,250.50 and 556,609.50 is: 1,159,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,250.50 : 556,609.50 = 556,609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,250.50/556,609.50 = 556,609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,250.50x = 556,609.50 × 556,609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,250.50x = 309,814,135,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,814,135,490.25/267,250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,264.94

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