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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,044 and 589,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,044 and 589,280 is: 1,276,451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,044 : 589,280 = 589,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,044/589,280 = 589,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,044x = 589,280 × 589,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,044x = 347,250,918,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,250,918,400/272,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,451.30

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