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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,920.16 and 572,686.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,920.16 and 572,686.88 is: 1,224,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,920.16 : 572,686.88 = 572,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,920.16/572,686.88 = 572,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,920.16x = 572,686.88 × 572,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,920.16x = 327,970,256,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,970,256,797.27/267,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,134.31

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