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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,228 and 586,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,228 and 586,608 is: 1,273,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,228 : 586,608 = 586,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,228/586,608 = 586,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,228x = 586,608 × 586,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,228x = 344,108,945,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,108,945,664/270,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,402.26

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