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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,810 and 397,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,810 and 397,086 is: 586,575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,810 : 397,086 = 397,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,810/397,086 = 397,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,810x = 397,086 × 397,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,810x = 157,677,291,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,677,291,396/268,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,575.24

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