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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,808 and 397,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,808 and 397,083 is: 586,570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,808 : 397,083 = 397,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,808/397,083 = 397,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,808x = 397,083 × 397,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,808x = 157,674,908,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,674,908,889/268,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,570.75

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