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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,706 and 629,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,706 and 629,580 is: 1,486,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,706 : 629,580 = 629,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,706/629,580 = 629,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,706x = 629,580 × 629,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,706x = 396,370,976,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,370,976,400/266,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,171.95

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