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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,868 and 583,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,868 and 583,362 is: 1,256,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,868 : 583,362 = 583,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,868/583,362 = 583,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,868x = 583,362 × 583,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,868x = 340,311,223,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,311,223,044/270,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,372.93

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