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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,428 and 570,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,428 and 570,644 is: 1,222,223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,428 : 570,644 = 570,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,428/570,644 = 570,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,428x = 570,644 × 570,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,428x = 325,634,574,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,634,574,736/266,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,223.55

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