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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,018 and 595,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,018 and 595,332 is: 1,312,579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,018 : 595,332 = 595,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,018/595,332 = 595,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,018x = 595,332 × 595,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,018x = 354,420,190,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,420,190,224/270,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,579.87

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