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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,614.50 and 586,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,614.50 and 586,794 is: 1,277,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,614.50 : 586,794 = 586,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,614.50/586,794 = 586,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,614.50x = 586,794 × 586,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,614.50x = 344,327,198,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,327,198,436/269,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,109.35

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