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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,606 and 587,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,606 and 587,324 is: 1,274,729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,606 : 587,324 = 587,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,606/587,324 = 587,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,606x = 587,324 × 587,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,606x = 344,949,480,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,949,480,976/270,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,729.61

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