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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,032 and 591,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,032 and 591,116 is: 1,313,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,032 : 591,116 = 591,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,032/591,116 = 591,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,032x = 591,116 × 591,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,032x = 349,418,125,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,418,125,456/266,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,443.97

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