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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,592 and 587,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,592 and 587,292 is: 1,274,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,592 : 587,292 = 587,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,592/587,292 = 587,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,592x = 587,292 × 587,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,592x = 344,911,893,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,911,893,264/270,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,656.65

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