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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,082 and 578,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,082 and 578,094 is: 1,255,976.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,082 : 578,094 = 578,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,082/578,094 = 578,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,082x = 578,094 × 578,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,082x = 334,192,672,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,192,672,836/266,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,976.25

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