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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,416 and 570,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,416 and 570,618 is: 1,222,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,416 : 570,618 = 570,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,416/570,618 = 570,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,416x = 570,618 × 570,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,416x = 325,604,901,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,604,901,924/266,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,167.22

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