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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,828 and 586,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,828 and 586,310 is: 1,273,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,828 : 586,310 = 586,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,828/586,310 = 586,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,828x = 586,310 × 586,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,828x = 343,759,416,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,759,416,100/269,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,994.60

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