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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,150 and 577,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,150 and 577,222 is: 1,251,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,150 : 577,222 = 577,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,150/577,222 = 577,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,150x = 577,222 × 577,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,150x = 333,185,237,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,185,237,284/266,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,870.14

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