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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,069 and 571,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,069 and 571,504 is: 1,227,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,069 : 571,504 = 571,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,069/571,504 = 571,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,069x = 571,504 × 571,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,069x = 326,616,822,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,616,822,016/266,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,564.36

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