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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,281 and 579,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,281 and 579,218 is: 1,259,922.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,281 : 579,218 = 579,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,281/579,218 = 579,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,281x = 579,218 × 579,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,281x = 335,493,491,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,493,491,524/266,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,922.76

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