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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,252 and 592,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,252 and 592,392 is: 1,298,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,252 : 592,392 = 592,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,252/592,392 = 592,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,252x = 592,392 × 592,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,252x = 350,928,281,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,928,281,664/270,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,522.42

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