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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,376 and 585,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,376 and 585,246 is: 1,285,824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,376 : 585,246 = 585,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,376/585,246 = 585,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,376x = 585,246 × 585,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,376x = 342,512,880,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,512,880,516/266,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,824.85

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