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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,414 and 570,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,414 and 570,826 is: 1,223,067.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,414 : 570,826 = 570,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,414/570,826 = 570,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,414x = 570,826 × 570,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,414x = 325,842,322,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,842,322,276/266,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,067.57

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