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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,414 and 598,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,414 and 598,558 is: 1,315,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,414 : 598,558 = 598,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,414/598,558 = 598,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,414x = 598,558 × 598,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,414x = 358,271,679,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,271,679,364/272,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,173.52

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