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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,044 and 544,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,044 and 544,518 is: 1,114,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,044 : 544,518 = 544,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,044/544,518 = 544,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,044x = 544,518 × 544,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,044x = 296,499,852,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,499,852,324/266,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,476.75

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