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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,892 and 586,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,892 and 586,268 is: 1,287,824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,892 : 586,268 = 586,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,892/586,268 = 586,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,892x = 586,268 × 586,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,892x = 343,710,167,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,710,167,824/266,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,824.92

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