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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,986 and 591,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,986 and 591,012 is: 1,313,208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,986 : 591,012 = 591,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,986/591,012 = 591,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,986x = 591,012 × 591,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,986x = 349,295,184,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,295,184,144/265,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,208.91

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