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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,527 and 575,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,527 and 575,732 is: 1,243,653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,527 : 575,732 = 575,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,527/575,732 = 575,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,527x = 575,732 × 575,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,527x = 331,467,335,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,467,335,824/266,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,653.87

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