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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,652 and 563,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,652 and 563,280 is: 1,189,881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,652 : 563,280 = 563,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,652/563,280 = 563,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,652x = 563,280 × 563,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,652x = 317,284,358,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,284,358,400/266,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,881.79

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