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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,520 and 586,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,520 and 586,476 is: 1,262,124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,520 : 586,476 = 586,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,520/586,476 = 586,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,520x = 586,476 × 586,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,520x = 343,954,098,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,954,098,576/272,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,124.24

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