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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,380 and 583,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,380 and 583,704 is: 1,293,607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,380 : 583,704 = 583,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,380/583,704 = 583,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,380x = 583,704 × 583,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,380x = 340,710,359,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,710,359,616/263,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,607.56

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