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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,950 and 580,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,950 and 580,766 is: 1,249,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,950 : 580,766 = 580,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,950/580,766 = 580,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,950x = 580,766 × 580,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,950x = 337,289,146,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,289,146,756/269,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,450.44

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