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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,324 and 583,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,324 and 583,220 is: 1,262,960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,324 : 583,220 = 583,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,324/583,220 = 583,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,324x = 583,220 × 583,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,324x = 340,145,568,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,145,568,400/269,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,960.48

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