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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,340 and 570,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,340 and 570,151 is: 1,220,515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,340 : 570,151 = 570,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,340/570,151 = 570,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,340x = 570,151 × 570,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,340x = 325,072,162,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,072,162,801/266,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,515.74

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