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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,406 and 566,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,406 and 566,712 is: 1,205,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,406 : 566,712 = 566,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,406/566,712 = 566,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,406x = 566,712 × 566,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,406x = 321,162,490,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,162,490,944/266,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,537.75

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