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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,968 and 586,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,968 and 586,544 is: 1,274,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,968 : 586,544 = 586,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,968/586,544 = 586,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,968x = 586,544 × 586,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,968x = 344,033,863,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,033,863,936/269,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,350.53

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