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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,091 and 582,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,091 and 582,047 is: 1,254,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,091 : 582,047 = 582,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,091/582,047 = 582,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,091x = 582,047 × 582,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,091x = 338,778,710,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,778,710,209/270,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,313.21

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