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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,276 and 579,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,276 and 579,571 is: 1,261,482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,276 : 579,571 = 579,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,276/579,571 = 579,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,276x = 579,571 × 579,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,276x = 335,902,544,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,902,544,041/266,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,482.61

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