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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,820 and 586,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,820 and 586,832 is: 1,281,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,820 : 586,832 = 586,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,820/586,832 = 586,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,820x = 586,832 × 586,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,820x = 344,371,796,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,371,796,224/268,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,049.76

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