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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,718 and 579,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,718 and 579,225 is: 1,257,888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,718 : 579,225 = 579,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,718/579,225 = 579,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,718x = 579,225 × 579,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,718x = 335,501,600,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,501,600,625/266,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,888.86

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