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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,806 and 397,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,806 and 397,080 is: 586,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,806 : 397,080 = 397,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,806/397,080 = 397,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,806x = 397,080 × 397,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,806x = 157,672,526,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,672,526,400/268,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,566.25

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