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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,022 and 583,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,022 and 583,735 is: 1,280,896.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,022 : 583,735 = 583,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,022/583,735 = 583,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,022x = 583,735 × 583,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,022x = 340,746,550,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,746,550,225/266,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,896.13

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