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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,748 and 594,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,748 and 594,008 is: 1,303,224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,748 : 594,008 = 594,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,748/594,008 = 594,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,748x = 594,008 × 594,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,748x = 352,845,504,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,845,504,064/270,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,224.78

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