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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,960 and 590,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,960 and 590,766 is: 1,292,800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,960 : 590,766 = 590,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,960/590,766 = 590,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,960x = 590,766 × 590,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,960x = 349,004,466,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,004,466,756/269,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,800.66

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