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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,042 and 591,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,042 and 591,136 is: 1,313,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,042 : 591,136 = 591,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,042/591,136 = 591,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,042x = 591,136 × 591,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,042x = 349,441,770,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,441,770,496/266,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,483.47

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