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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,462 and 572,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,462 and 572,452 is: 1,229,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,462 : 572,452 = 572,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,462/572,452 = 572,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,462x = 572,452 × 572,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,462x = 327,701,292,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,701,292,304/266,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,823.74

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