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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,872 and 586,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,872 and 586,231 is: 1,287,758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,872 : 586,231 = 586,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,872/586,231 = 586,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,872x = 586,231 × 586,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,872x = 343,666,785,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,666,785,361/266,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,758.87

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