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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,067 and 571,500

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,067 and 571,500 is: 1,227,556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,067 : 571,500 = 571,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,067/571,500 = 571,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,067x = 571,500 × 571,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,067x = 326,612,250,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,612,250,000/266,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,556.40

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