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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,163 and 582,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,163 and 582,912 is: 1,262,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,163 : 582,912 = 582,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,163/582,912 = 582,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,163x = 582,912 × 582,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,163x = 339,786,399,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,786,399,744/269,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,381.53

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