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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,050 and 583,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,050 and 583,838 is: 1,281,213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,050 : 583,838 = 583,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,050/583,838 = 583,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,050x = 583,838 × 583,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,050x = 340,866,810,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,866,810,244/266,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,213.34

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