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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,822 and 592,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,822 and 592,132 is: 1,299,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,822 : 592,132 = 592,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,822/592,132 = 592,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,822x = 592,132 × 592,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,822x = 350,620,305,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,620,305,424/269,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,450.40

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