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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,492 and 572,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,492 and 572,512 is: 1,229,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,492 : 572,512 = 572,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,492/572,512 = 572,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,492x = 572,512 × 572,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,492x = 327,769,990,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,769,990,144/266,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,943.08

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