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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,448 and 582,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,448 and 582,144 is: 1,243,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,448 : 582,144 = 582,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,448/582,144 = 582,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,448x = 582,144 × 582,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,448x = 338,891,636,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,891,636,736/272,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,876.40

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