Finding the Third Proportional to 272,006 and 592,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,006 and 592,405 is: 1,290,205.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,006 : 592,405 = 592,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,006/592,405 = 592,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,006x = 592,405 × 592,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,006x = 350,943,684,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,943,684,025/272,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,205.67
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