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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,344 and 570,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,344 and 570,594 is: 1,222,394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,344 : 570,594 = 570,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,344/570,594 = 570,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,344x = 570,594 × 570,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,344x = 325,577,512,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,577,512,836/266,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,394.77

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