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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,738 and 595,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,738 and 595,476 is: 1,309,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,738 : 595,476 = 595,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,738/595,476 = 595,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,738x = 595,476 × 595,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,738x = 354,591,666,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,591,666,576/270,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,722.56

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