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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,334 and 598,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,334 and 598,414 is: 1,314,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,334 : 598,414 = 598,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,334/598,414 = 598,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,334x = 598,414 × 598,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,334x = 358,099,315,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,099,315,396/272,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,926.95

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