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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,650 and 586,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,650 and 586,847 is: 1,277,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,650 : 586,847 = 586,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,650/586,847 = 586,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,650x = 586,847 × 586,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,650x = 344,389,401,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,389,401,409/269,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,171.89

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