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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,304 and 571,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,304 and 571,776 is: 1,227,648.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,304 : 571,776 = 571,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,304/571,776 = 571,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,304x = 571,776 × 571,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,304x = 326,927,794,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,927,794,176/266,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,648.83

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