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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,271 and 579,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,271 and 579,198 is: 1,259,883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,271 : 579,198 = 579,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,271/579,198 = 579,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,271x = 579,198 × 579,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,271x = 335,470,323,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,470,323,204/266,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,883.06

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