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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,210 and 581,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,210 and 581,548 is: 1,270,418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,210 : 581,548 = 581,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,210/581,548 = 581,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,210x = 581,548 × 581,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,210x = 338,198,076,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,198,076,304/266,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,418.38

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