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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,622 and 563,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,622 and 563,220 is: 1,189,762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,622 : 563,220 = 563,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,622/563,220 = 563,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,622x = 563,220 × 563,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,622x = 317,216,768,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,216,768,400/266,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,762.17

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