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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,343 and 572,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,343 and 572,213 is: 1,229,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,343 : 572,213 = 572,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,343/572,213 = 572,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,343x = 572,213 × 572,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,343x = 327,427,717,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,427,717,369/266,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,346.06

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