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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,345 and 572,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,345 and 572,217 is: 1,229,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,345 : 572,217 = 572,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,345/572,217 = 572,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,345x = 572,217 × 572,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,345x = 327,432,295,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,432,295,089/266,345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,354.01

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