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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,150 and 583,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,150 and 583,828 is: 1,280,688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,150 : 583,828 = 583,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,150/583,828 = 583,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,150x = 583,828 × 583,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,150x = 340,855,133,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,855,133,584/266,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,688.08

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