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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,032 and 583,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,032 and 583,801 is: 1,281,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,032 : 583,801 = 583,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,032/583,801 = 583,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,032x = 583,801 × 583,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,032x = 340,823,607,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,823,607,601/266,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,137.64

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