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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,722 and 585,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,722 and 585,828 is: 1,277,135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,722 : 585,828 = 585,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,722/585,828 = 585,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,722x = 585,828 × 585,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,722x = 343,194,445,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,194,445,584/268,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,135.65

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