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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,265 and 584,166.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,265 and 584,166.75 is: 1,281,620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,265 : 584,166.75 = 584,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,265/584,166.75 = 584,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,265x = 584,166.75 × 584,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,265x = 341,250,791,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,250,791,805.56/266,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,620.91

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