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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,876 and 586,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,876 and 586,240 is: 1,287,779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,876 : 586,240 = 586,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,876/586,240 = 586,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,876x = 586,240 × 586,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,876x = 343,677,337,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,677,337,600/266,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,779.11

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