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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,836 and 592,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,836 and 592,160 is: 1,299,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,836 : 592,160 = 592,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,836/592,160 = 592,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,836x = 592,160 × 592,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,836x = 350,653,465,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,653,465,600/269,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,505.87

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