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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,876 and 586,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,876 and 586,238 is: 1,287,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,876 : 586,238 = 586,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,876/586,238 = 586,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,876x = 586,238 × 586,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,876x = 343,674,992,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,674,992,644/266,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,770.32

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