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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,195 and 582,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,195 and 582,970 is: 1,262,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,195 : 582,970 = 582,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,195/582,970 = 582,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,195x = 582,970 × 582,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,195x = 339,854,020,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,854,020,900/269,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,482.66

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