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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,961.50 and 579,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,961.50 and 579,663 is: 1,253,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,961.50 : 579,663 = 579,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,961.50/579,663 = 579,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,961.50x = 579,663 × 579,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,961.50x = 336,009,193,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,009,193,569/267,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,945.79

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