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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,330 and 588,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,330 and 588,388 is: 1,271,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,330 : 588,388 = 588,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,330/588,388 = 588,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,330x = 588,388 × 588,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,330x = 346,200,438,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,200,438,544/272,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,253.40

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