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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,340 and 572,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,340 and 572,208 is: 1,229,338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,340 : 572,208 = 572,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,340/572,208 = 572,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,340x = 572,208 × 572,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,340x = 327,421,995,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,421,995,264/266,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,338.42

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