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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,035 and 590,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,035 and 590,926 is: 1,293,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,035 : 590,926 = 590,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,035/590,926 = 590,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,035x = 590,926 × 590,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,035x = 349,193,537,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,193,537,476/270,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,141.77

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