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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,096 and 635,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,096 and 635,387 is: 1,483,728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,096 : 635,387 = 635,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,096/635,387 = 635,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,096x = 635,387 × 635,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,096x = 403,716,639,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,716,639,769/272,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,728.68

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