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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,063 and 391,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,063 and 391,314 is: 575,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,063 : 391,314 = 391,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,063/391,314 = 391,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,063x = 391,314 × 391,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,063x = 153,126,646,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,126,646,596/266,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,527.78

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