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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,666 and 582,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,666 and 582,804 is: 1,254,906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,666 : 582,804 = 582,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,666/582,804 = 582,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,666x = 582,804 × 582,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,666x = 339,660,502,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,660,502,416/270,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,906.42

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