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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,250.64 and 576,274.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,250.64 and 576,274.50 is: 1,242,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,250.64 : 576,274.50 = 576,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,250.64/576,274.50 = 576,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,250.64x = 576,274.50 × 576,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,250.64x = 332,092,299,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,092,299,350.25/267,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,624.90

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