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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,939 and 579,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,939 and 579,372 is: 1,248,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,939 : 579,372 = 579,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,939/579,372 = 579,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,939x = 579,372 × 579,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,939x = 335,671,914,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,671,914,384/268,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,134.02

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