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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,007 and 592,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,007 and 592,407 is: 1,290,209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,007 : 592,407 = 592,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,007/592,407 = 592,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,007x = 592,407 × 592,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,007x = 350,946,053,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,946,053,649/272,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,209.64

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