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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,834 and 586,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,834 and 586,868 is: 1,271,679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,834 : 586,868 = 586,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,834/586,868 = 586,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,834x = 586,868 × 586,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,834x = 344,414,049,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,414,049,424/270,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,679.51

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