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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,036 and 583,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,036 and 583,809 is: 1,281,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,036 : 583,809 = 583,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,036/583,809 = 583,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,036x = 583,809 × 583,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,036x = 340,832,948,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,832,948,481/266,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,153.48

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