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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,812 and 586,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,812 and 586,696 is: 1,304,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,812 : 586,696 = 586,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,812/586,696 = 586,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,812x = 586,696 × 586,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,812x = 344,212,196,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,212,196,416/263,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,763.23

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