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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,064 and 581,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,064 and 581,632 is: 1,252,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,064 : 581,632 = 581,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,064/581,632 = 581,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,064x = 581,632 × 581,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,064x = 338,295,783,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,295,783,424/270,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,650.42

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