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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,151 and 576,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,151 and 576,702 is: 1,222,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,151 : 576,702 = 576,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,151/576,702 = 576,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,151x = 576,702 × 576,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,151x = 332,585,196,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,585,196,804/272,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,061.27

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