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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,200 and 578,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,200 and 578,408 is: 1,256,783.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,200 : 578,408 = 578,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,200/578,408 = 578,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,200x = 578,408 × 578,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,200x = 334,555,814,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,555,814,464/266,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,783.68

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