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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,745.50 and 563,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,745.50 and 563,103 is: 1,184,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,745.50 : 563,103 = 563,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,745.50/563,103 = 563,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,745.50x = 563,103 × 563,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,745.50x = 317,084,988,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,084,988,609/267,745.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,277.56

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