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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,271 and 579,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,271 and 579,563 is: 1,261,471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,271 : 579,563 = 579,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,271/579,563 = 579,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,271x = 579,563 × 579,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,271x = 335,893,270,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,893,270,969/266,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,471.47

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