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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,740 and 585,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,740 and 585,864 is: 1,277,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,740 : 585,864 = 585,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,740/585,864 = 585,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,740x = 585,864 × 585,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,740x = 343,236,626,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,236,626,496/268,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,207.06

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