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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,335 and 586,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,335 and 586,424 is: 1,281,581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,335 : 586,424 = 586,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,335/586,424 = 586,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,335x = 586,424 × 586,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,335x = 343,893,107,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,893,107,776/268,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,581.26

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