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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,256 and 579,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,256 and 579,160 is: 1,259,788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,256 : 579,160 = 579,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,256/579,160 = 579,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,256x = 579,160 × 579,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,256x = 335,426,305,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,426,305,600/266,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,788.72

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