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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,480 and 594,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,480 and 594,000 is: 1,294,906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,480 : 594,000 = 594,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,480/594,000 = 594,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,480x = 594,000 × 594,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,480x = 352,836,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,836,000,000/272,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294,906.05

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