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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,405 and 570,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,405 and 570,715 is: 1,222,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,405 : 570,715 = 570,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,405/570,715 = 570,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,405x = 570,715 × 570,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,405x = 325,715,611,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,715,611,225/266,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,633.25

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