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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,019 and 583,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,019 and 583,716 is: 1,280,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,019 : 583,716 = 583,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,019/583,716 = 583,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,019x = 583,716 × 583,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,019x = 340,724,368,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,724,368,656/266,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,827.19

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