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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,704 and 586,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,704 and 586,530 is: 1,280,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,704 : 586,530 = 586,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,704/586,530 = 586,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,704x = 586,530 × 586,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,704x = 344,017,440,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,017,440,900/268,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,284.03

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