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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,856 and 583,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,856 and 583,337 is: 1,256,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,856 : 583,337 = 583,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,856/583,337 = 583,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,856x = 583,337 × 583,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,856x = 340,282,055,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,282,055,569/270,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,320.91

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