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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,744 and 595,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,744 and 595,488 is: 1,309,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,744 : 595,488 = 595,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,744/595,488 = 595,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,744x = 595,488 × 595,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,744x = 354,605,958,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,605,958,144/270,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,746.32

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