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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,658 and 583,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,658 and 583,199 is: 1,275,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,658 : 583,199 = 583,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,658/583,199 = 583,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,658x = 583,199 × 583,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,658x = 340,121,073,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,121,073,601/266,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,495.48

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