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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,288 and 598,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,288 and 598,332 is: 1,314,788.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,288 : 598,332 = 598,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,288/598,332 = 598,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,288x = 598,332 × 598,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,288x = 358,001,182,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,001,182,224/272,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,788.69

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