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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,004 and 583,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,004 and 583,688 is: 1,280,776.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,004 : 583,688 = 583,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,004/583,688 = 583,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,004x = 583,688 × 583,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,004x = 340,691,681,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,691,681,344/266,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,776.53

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