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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,494 and 572,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,494 and 572,516 is: 1,229,951.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,494 : 572,516 = 572,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,494/572,516 = 572,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,494x = 572,516 × 572,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,494x = 327,774,570,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,774,570,256/266,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,951.03

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