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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,685 and 583,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,685 and 583,184 is: 1,275,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,685 : 583,184 = 583,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,685/583,184 = 583,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,685x = 583,184 × 583,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,685x = 340,103,577,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,103,577,856/266,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,300.74

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