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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,332 and 572,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,332 and 572,192 is: 1,229,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,332 : 572,192 = 572,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,332/572,192 = 572,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,332x = 572,192 × 572,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,332x = 327,403,684,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,403,684,864/266,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,306.60

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