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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,964.88 and 574,783.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,964.88 and 574,783.13 is: 1,232,906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,964.88 : 574,783.13 = 574,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,964.88/574,783.13 = 574,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,964.88x = 574,783.13 × 574,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,964.88x = 330,375,640,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,375,640,784.77/267,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,906.52

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