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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,583 and 563,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,583 and 563,136 is: 1,189,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,583 : 563,136 = 563,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,583/563,136 = 563,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,583x = 563,136 × 563,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,583x = 317,122,154,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,122,154,496/266,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,581.31

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