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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,236 and 579,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,236 and 579,124 is: 1,259,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,236 : 579,124 = 579,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,236/579,124 = 579,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,236x = 579,124 × 579,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,236x = 335,384,607,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,384,607,376/266,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,726.74

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