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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,254 and 580,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,254 and 580,066 is: 1,254,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,254 : 580,066 = 580,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,254/580,066 = 580,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,254x = 580,066 × 580,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,254x = 336,476,564,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,476,564,356/268,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,320.77

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