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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,502 and 572,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,502 and 572,532 is: 1,229,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,502 : 572,532 = 572,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,502/572,532 = 572,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,502x = 572,532 × 572,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,502x = 327,792,891,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,792,891,024/266,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,982.86

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