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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,890 and 585,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,890 and 585,194 is: 1,273,576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,890 : 585,194 = 585,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,890/585,194 = 585,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,890x = 585,194 × 585,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,890x = 342,452,017,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,452,017,636/268,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,576.62

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