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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,551 and 551,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,551 and 551,965 is: 1,142,990.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,551 : 551,965 = 551,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,551/551,965 = 551,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,551x = 551,965 × 551,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,551x = 304,665,361,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,665,361,225/266,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,990.88

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