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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,332 and 399,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,332 and 399,342 is: 585,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,332 : 399,342 = 399,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,332/399,342 = 399,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,332x = 399,342 × 399,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,332x = 159,474,032,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,474,032,964/272,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,586.83

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