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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,335 and 570,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,335 and 570,578 is: 1,222,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,335 : 570,578 = 570,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,335/570,578 = 570,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,335x = 570,578 × 570,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,335x = 325,559,254,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,559,254,084/266,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,367.52

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