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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,139 and 567,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,139 and 567,117 is: 1,208,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,139 : 567,117 = 567,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,139/567,117 = 567,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,139x = 567,117 × 567,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,139x = 321,621,691,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,621,691,689/266,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208,472.61

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