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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,244 and 590,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,244 and 590,712 is: 1,296,001.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,244 : 590,712 = 590,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,244/590,712 = 590,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,244x = 590,712 × 590,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,244x = 348,940,666,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,940,666,944/269,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,001.65

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