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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,575 and 585,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,575 and 585,102 is: 1,274,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,575 : 585,102 = 585,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,575/585,102 = 585,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,575x = 585,102 × 585,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,575x = 342,344,350,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,344,350,404/268,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,669.46

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