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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,082 and 391,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,082 and 391,333 is: 575,542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,082 : 391,333 = 391,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,082/391,333 = 391,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,082x = 391,333 × 391,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,082x = 153,141,516,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,141,516,889/266,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,542.57

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