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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,593 and 563,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,593 and 563,156 is: 1,189,621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,593 : 563,156 = 563,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,593/563,156 = 563,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,593x = 563,156 × 563,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,593x = 317,144,680,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,144,680,336/266,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,621.18

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