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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,313 and 573,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,313 and 573,219 is: 1,233,811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,313 : 573,219 = 573,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,313/573,219 = 573,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,313x = 573,219 × 573,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,313x = 328,580,021,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,580,021,961/266,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,811.42

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