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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,964 and 590,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,964 and 590,778 is: 1,292,834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,964 : 590,778 = 590,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,964/590,778 = 590,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,964x = 590,778 × 590,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,964x = 349,018,645,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,018,645,284/269,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,834.03

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