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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,328 and 572,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,328 and 572,184 is: 1,229,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,328 : 572,184 = 572,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,328/572,184 = 572,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,328x = 572,184 × 572,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,328x = 327,394,529,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,394,529,856/266,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,290.69

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