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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,070 and 578,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,070 and 578,068 is: 1,255,919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,070 : 578,068 = 578,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,070/578,068 = 578,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,070x = 578,068 × 578,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,070x = 334,162,612,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,162,612,624/266,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,919.92

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