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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,403 and 570,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,403 and 570,711 is: 1,222,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,403 : 570,711 = 570,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,403/570,711 = 570,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,403x = 570,711 × 570,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,403x = 325,711,045,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,711,045,521/266,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,625.29

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