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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,010 and 583,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,010 and 583,698 is: 1,280,791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,010 : 583,698 = 583,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,010/583,698 = 583,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,010x = 583,698 × 583,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,010x = 340,703,355,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,703,355,204/266,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,791.53

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