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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,430 and 581,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,430 and 581,670 is: 1,269,902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,430 : 581,670 = 581,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,430/581,670 = 581,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,430x = 581,670 × 581,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,430x = 338,339,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,339,988,900/266,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,902.00

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