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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,902 and 580,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,902 and 580,668 is: 1,249,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,902 : 580,668 = 580,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,902/580,668 = 580,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,902x = 580,668 × 580,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,902x = 337,175,326,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,175,326,224/269,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,250.94

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