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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,864 and 583,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,864 and 583,353 is: 1,256,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,864 : 583,353 = 583,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,864/583,353 = 583,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,864x = 583,353 × 583,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,864x = 340,300,722,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,300,722,609/270,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,352.72

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