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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,992 and 582,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,992 and 582,516 is: 1,261,468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,992 : 582,516 = 582,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,992/582,516 = 582,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,992x = 582,516 × 582,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,992x = 339,324,890,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,324,890,256/268,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,468.33

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