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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,672 and 595,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,672 and 595,344 is: 1,309,461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,672 : 595,344 = 595,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,672/595,344 = 595,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,672x = 595,344 × 595,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,672x = 354,434,478,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,434,478,336/270,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,461.19

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