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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,395 and 570,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,395 and 570,696 is: 1,222,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,395 : 570,696 = 570,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,395/570,696 = 570,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,395x = 570,696 × 570,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,395x = 325,693,924,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,693,924,416/266,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,597.74

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