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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,844 and 586,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,844 and 586,744 is: 1,304,818.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,844 : 586,744 = 586,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,844/586,744 = 586,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,844x = 586,744 × 586,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,844x = 344,268,521,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,268,521,536/263,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,818.46

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