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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,444 and 578,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,444 and 578,408 is: 1,237,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,444 : 578,408 = 578,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,444/578,408 = 578,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,444x = 578,408 × 578,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,444x = 334,555,814,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,555,814,464/270,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,061.33

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