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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,689 and 583,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,689 and 583,193 is: 1,275,320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,689 : 583,193 = 583,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,689/583,193 = 583,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,689x = 583,193 × 583,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,689x = 340,114,075,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,114,075,249/266,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,320.97

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