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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,242 and 579,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,242 and 579,129 is: 1,259,720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,242 : 579,129 = 579,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,242/579,129 = 579,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,242x = 579,129 × 579,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,242x = 335,390,398,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,390,398,641/266,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,720.10

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