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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,034 and 583,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,034 and 583,805 is: 1,281,145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,034 : 583,805 = 583,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,034/583,805 = 583,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,034x = 583,805 × 583,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,034x = 340,828,278,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,828,278,025/266,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,145.56

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