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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,874 and 586,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,874 and 586,236 is: 1,287,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,874 : 586,236 = 586,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,874/586,236 = 586,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,874x = 586,236 × 586,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,874x = 343,672,647,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,672,647,696/266,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,771.19

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