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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,066 and 391,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,066 and 391,318 is: 575,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,066 : 391,318 = 391,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,066/391,318 = 391,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,066x = 391,318 × 391,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,066x = 153,129,777,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,129,777,124/266,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,533.05

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