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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,054 and 589,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,054 and 589,416 is: 1,296,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,054 : 589,416 = 589,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,054/589,416 = 589,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,054x = 589,416 × 589,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,054x = 347,411,221,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,411,221,056/268,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,049.38

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