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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,420 and 570,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,420 and 570,628 is: 1,222,191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,420 : 570,628 = 570,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,420/570,628 = 570,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,420x = 570,628 × 570,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,420x = 325,616,314,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,616,314,384/266,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,191.71

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