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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,865 and 583,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,865 and 583,354 is: 1,256,352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,865 : 583,354 = 583,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,865/583,354 = 583,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,865x = 583,354 × 583,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,865x = 340,301,889,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,301,889,316/270,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,352.39

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