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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,954 and 590,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,954 and 590,752 is: 1,292,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,954 : 590,752 = 590,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,954/590,752 = 590,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,954x = 590,752 × 590,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,954x = 348,987,925,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,987,925,504/269,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,768.12

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