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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,871 and 586,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,871 and 586,230 is: 1,287,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,871 : 586,230 = 586,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,871/586,230 = 586,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,871x = 586,230 × 586,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,871x = 343,665,612,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,665,612,900/266,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,759.30

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