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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,876 and 580,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,876 and 580,408 is: 1,262,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,876 : 580,408 = 580,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,876/580,408 = 580,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,876x = 580,408 × 580,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,876x = 336,873,446,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,873,446,464/266,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,284.53

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