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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,404 and 570,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,404 and 570,713 is: 1,222,629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,404 : 570,713 = 570,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,404/570,713 = 570,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,404x = 570,713 × 570,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,404x = 325,713,328,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,713,328,369/266,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,629.27

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