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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,096 and 574,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,096 and 574,396 is: 1,239,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,096 : 574,396 = 574,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,096/574,396 = 574,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,096x = 574,396 × 574,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,096x = 329,930,764,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,930,764,816/266,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,893.74

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