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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,466 and 572,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,466 and 572,460 is: 1,229,839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,466 : 572,460 = 572,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,466/572,460 = 572,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,466x = 572,460 × 572,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,466x = 327,710,451,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,710,451,600/266,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,839.65

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