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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,035 and 582,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,035 and 582,726 is: 1,266,885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,035 : 582,726 = 582,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,035/582,726 = 582,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,035x = 582,726 × 582,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,035x = 339,569,591,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,569,591,076/268,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,885.26

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