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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,426 and 375,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,426 and 375,228 is: 528,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,426 : 375,228 = 375,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,426/375,228 = 375,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,426x = 375,228 × 375,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,426x = 140,796,051,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,796,051,984/266,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,462.13

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