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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,776 and 586,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,776 and 586,800 is: 1,281,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,776 : 586,800 = 586,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,776/586,800 = 586,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,776x = 586,800 × 586,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,776x = 344,334,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,334,240,000/268,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,119.74

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