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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,658 and 563,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,658 and 563,292 is: 1,189,905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,658 : 563,292 = 563,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,658/563,292 = 563,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,658x = 563,292 × 563,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,658x = 317,297,877,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,297,877,264/266,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,905.71

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