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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,702 and 583,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,702 and 583,196 is: 1,275,271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,702 : 583,196 = 583,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,702/583,196 = 583,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,702x = 583,196 × 583,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,702x = 340,117,574,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,117,574,416/266,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,271.93

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