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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,092 and 571,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,092 and 571,556 is: 1,227,681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,092 : 571,556 = 571,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,092/571,556 = 571,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,092x = 571,556 × 571,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,092x = 326,676,261,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,676,261,136/266,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,681.63

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