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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,467 and 588,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,467 and 588,525 is: 1,285,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,467 : 588,525 = 588,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,467/588,525 = 588,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,467x = 588,525 × 588,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,467x = 346,361,675,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,361,675,625/269,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,358.41

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