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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,130 and 590,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,130 and 590,862 is: 1,282,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,130 : 590,862 = 590,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,130/590,862 = 590,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,130x = 590,862 × 590,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,130x = 349,117,903,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,117,903,044/272,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,908.55

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