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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,399 and 585,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,399 and 585,026 is: 1,275,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,399 : 585,026 = 585,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,399/585,026 = 585,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,399x = 585,026 × 585,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,399x = 342,255,420,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,255,420,676/268,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,173.98

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