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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,412 and 570,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,412 and 570,732 is: 1,222,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,412 : 570,732 = 570,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,412/570,732 = 570,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,412x = 570,732 × 570,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,412x = 325,735,015,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,735,015,824/266,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,673.96

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