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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,528 and 572,576

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,528 and 572,576 is: 1,230,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,528 : 572,576 = 572,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,528/572,576 = 572,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,528x = 572,576 × 572,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,528x = 327,843,275,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,843,275,776/266,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,051.91

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