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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,880 and 586,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,880 and 586,248 is: 1,287,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,880 : 586,248 = 586,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,880/586,248 = 586,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,880x = 586,248 × 586,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,880x = 343,686,717,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,686,717,504/266,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,794.95

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