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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,262 and 584,160.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,262 and 584,160.75 is: 1,281,609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,262 : 584,160.75 = 584,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,262/584,160.75 = 584,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,262x = 584,160.75 × 584,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,262x = 341,243,781,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,243,781,840.56/266,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,609.02

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