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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,324 and 598,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,324 and 598,402 is: 1,314,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,324 : 598,402 = 598,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,324/598,402 = 598,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,324x = 598,402 × 598,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,324x = 358,084,953,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,084,953,604/272,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,922.50

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