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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,383 and 566,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,383 and 566,669 is: 1,205,458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,383 : 566,669 = 566,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,383/566,669 = 566,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,383x = 566,669 × 566,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,383x = 321,113,755,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,113,755,561/266,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,458.89

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