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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,758 and 586,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,758 and 586,714 is: 1,271,368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,758 : 586,714 = 586,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,758/586,714 = 586,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,758x = 586,714 × 586,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,758x = 344,233,317,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,233,317,796/270,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,368.96

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