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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,422 and 570,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,422 and 570,632 is: 1,222,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,422 : 570,632 = 570,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,422/570,632 = 570,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,422x = 570,632 × 570,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,422x = 325,620,879,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,620,879,424/266,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,199.67

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