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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,723 and 579,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,723 and 579,403 is: 1,249,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,723 : 579,403 = 579,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,723/579,403 = 579,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,723x = 579,403 × 579,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,723x = 335,707,836,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,707,836,409/268,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,270.95

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