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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,006 and 583,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,006 and 583,690 is: 1,280,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,006 : 583,690 = 583,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,006/583,690 = 583,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,006x = 583,690 × 583,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,006x = 340,694,016,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,694,016,100/266,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,775.68

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