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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,040 and 592,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,040 and 592,256 is: 1,289,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,040 : 592,256 = 592,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,040/592,256 = 592,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,040x = 592,256 × 592,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,040x = 350,767,169,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,767,169,536/272,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,395.57

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