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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,430 and 570,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,430 and 570,648 is: 1,222,231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,430 : 570,648 = 570,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,430/570,648 = 570,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,430x = 570,648 × 570,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,430x = 325,639,139,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,639,139,904/266,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,231.51

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