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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,072 and 590,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,072 and 590,739 is: 1,282,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,072 : 590,739 = 590,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,072/590,739 = 590,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,072x = 590,739 × 590,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,072x = 348,972,566,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,972,566,121/272,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,647.85

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