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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,241 and 579,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,241 and 579,138 is: 1,259,763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,241 : 579,138 = 579,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,241/579,138 = 579,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,241x = 579,138 × 579,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,241x = 335,400,823,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,400,823,044/266,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,763.98

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