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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,334 and 572,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,334 and 572,196 is: 1,229,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,334 : 572,196 = 572,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,334/572,196 = 572,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,334x = 572,196 × 572,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,334x = 327,408,262,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,408,262,416/266,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,314.55

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