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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,886 and 583,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,886 and 583,433 is: 1,280,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,886 : 583,433 = 583,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,886/583,433 = 583,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,886x = 583,433 × 583,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,886x = 340,394,065,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,394,065,489/265,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,225.61

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