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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,148 and 583,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,148 and 583,824 is: 1,280,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,148 : 583,824 = 583,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,148/583,824 = 583,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,148x = 583,824 × 583,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,148x = 340,850,462,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,850,462,976/266,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,680.16

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