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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,976 and 590,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,976 and 590,800 is: 1,292,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,976 : 590,800 = 590,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,976/590,800 = 590,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,976x = 590,800 × 590,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,976x = 349,044,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,044,640,000/269,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,872.85

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