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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,403 and 570,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,403 and 570,714 is: 1,222,638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,403 : 570,714 = 570,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,403/570,714 = 570,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,403x = 570,714 × 570,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,403x = 325,714,469,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,714,469,796/266,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,638.15

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