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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,701 and 586,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,701 and 586,524 is: 1,280,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,701 : 586,524 = 586,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,701/586,524 = 586,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,701x = 586,524 × 586,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,701x = 344,010,402,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,010,402,576/268,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,272.13

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