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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,030 and 590,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,030 and 590,916 is: 1,293,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,030 : 590,916 = 590,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,030/590,916 = 590,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,030x = 590,916 × 590,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,030x = 349,181,719,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,181,719,056/270,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,121.95

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