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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,884 and 580,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,884 and 580,232 is: 1,261,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,884 : 580,232 = 580,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,884/580,232 = 580,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,884x = 580,232 × 580,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,884x = 336,669,173,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,669,173,824/266,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,481.29

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