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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,068 and 571,501

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,068 and 571,501 is: 1,227,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,068 : 571,501 = 571,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,068/571,501 = 571,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,068x = 571,501 × 571,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,068x = 326,613,393,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,613,393,001/266,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,556.09

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