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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,426 and 570,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,426 and 570,638 is: 1,222,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,426 : 570,638 = 570,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,426/570,638 = 570,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,426x = 570,638 × 570,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,426x = 325,627,727,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,627,727,044/266,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,207.02

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