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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,846 and 581,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,846 and 581,222 is: 1,251,895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,846 : 581,222 = 581,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,846/581,222 = 581,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,846x = 581,222 × 581,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,846x = 337,819,013,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,819,013,284/269,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,895.57

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