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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,543 and 585,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,543 and 585,020 is: 1,274,464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,543 : 585,020 = 585,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,543/585,020 = 585,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,543x = 585,020 × 585,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,543x = 342,248,400,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,248,400,400/268,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,464.05

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