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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,464 and 570,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,464 and 570,914 is: 1,223,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,464 : 570,914 = 570,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,464/570,914 = 570,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,464x = 570,914 × 570,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,464x = 325,942,795,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,942,795,396/266,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,215.13

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