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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,798 and 397,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,798 and 397,068 is: 586,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,798 : 397,068 = 397,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,798/397,068 = 397,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,798x = 397,068 × 397,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,798x = 157,662,996,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,662,996,624/268,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,548.25

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