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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,426 and 551,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,426 and 551,314 is: 1,140,831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,426 : 551,314 = 551,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,426/551,314 = 551,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,426x = 551,314 × 551,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,426x = 303,947,126,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,947,126,596/266,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,831.33

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