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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,146 and 577,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,146 and 577,214 is: 1,251,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,146 : 577,214 = 577,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,146/577,214 = 577,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,146x = 577,214 × 577,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,146x = 333,176,001,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,176,001,796/266,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,854.25

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