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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,060 and 581,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,060 and 581,676 is: 1,252,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,060 : 581,676 = 581,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,060/581,676 = 581,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,060x = 581,676 × 581,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,060x = 338,346,968,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,346,968,976/270,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,858.51

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