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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,683 and 583,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,683 and 583,182 is: 1,275,301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,683 : 583,182 = 583,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,683/583,182 = 583,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,683x = 583,182 × 583,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,683x = 340,101,245,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,101,245,124/266,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,301.56

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