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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,346 and 572,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,346 and 572,219 is: 1,229,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,346 : 572,219 = 572,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,346/572,219 = 572,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,346x = 572,219 × 572,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,346x = 327,434,583,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,434,583,961/266,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,357.99

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