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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,646 and 375,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,646 and 375,020 is: 527,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,646 : 375,020 = 375,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,646/375,020 = 375,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,646x = 375,020 × 375,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,646x = 140,640,000,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,640,000,400/266,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,440.88

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