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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,271 and 584,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,271 and 584,118 is: 1,281,378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,271 : 584,118 = 584,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,271/584,118 = 584,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,271x = 584,118 × 584,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,271x = 341,193,837,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,193,837,924/266,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,378.14

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