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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,095 and 582,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,095 and 582,055 is: 1,254,329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,095 : 582,055 = 582,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,095/582,055 = 582,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,095x = 582,055 × 582,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,095x = 338,788,023,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,788,023,025/270,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,329.12

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