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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,630 and 561,532.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,630 and 561,532.50 is: 1,178,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,630 : 561,532.50 = 561,532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,630/561,532.50 = 561,532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,630x = 561,532.50 × 561,532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,630x = 315,318,748,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,318,748,556.25/267,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,189.10

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