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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,624 and 563,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,624 and 563,224 is: 1,189,770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,624 : 563,224 = 563,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,624/563,224 = 563,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,624x = 563,224 × 563,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,624x = 317,221,274,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,221,274,176/266,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,770.14

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