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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,100 and 571,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,100 and 571,572 is: 1,227,713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,100 : 571,572 = 571,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,100/571,572 = 571,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,100x = 571,572 × 571,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,100x = 326,694,551,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,694,551,184/266,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,713.46

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