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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,060 and 574,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,060 and 574,324 is: 1,239,750.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,060 : 574,324 = 574,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,060/574,324 = 574,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,060x = 574,324 × 574,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,060x = 329,848,056,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,848,056,976/266,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,750.65

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