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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,408 and 570,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,408 and 570,724 is: 1,222,658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,408 : 570,724 = 570,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,408/570,724 = 570,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,408x = 570,724 × 570,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,408x = 325,725,884,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,725,884,176/266,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,658.04

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