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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,846 and 637,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,846 and 637,833 is: 1,524,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,846 : 637,833 = 637,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,846/637,833 = 637,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,846x = 637,833 × 637,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,846x = 406,830,935,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,830,935,889/266,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,590.72

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