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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,968.50 and 557,988.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,968.50 and 557,988.50 is: 1,161,894.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,968.50 : 557,988.50 = 557,988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,968.50/557,988.50 = 557,988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,968.50x = 557,988.50 × 557,988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,968.50x = 311,351,166,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,351,166,132.25/267,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,894.65

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