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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,695 and 586,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,695 and 586,512 is: 1,280,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,695 : 586,512 = 586,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,695/586,512 = 586,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,695x = 586,512 × 586,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,695x = 343,996,326,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,996,326,144/268,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,248.33

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