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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,296 and 585,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,296 and 585,864 is: 1,274,570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,296 : 585,864 = 585,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,296/585,864 = 585,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,296x = 585,864 × 585,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,296x = 343,236,626,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,236,626,496/269,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,570.09

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