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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,536 and 586,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,536 and 586,508 is: 1,262,187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,536 : 586,508 = 586,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,536/586,508 = 586,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,536x = 586,508 × 586,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,536x = 343,991,634,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,991,634,064/272,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,187.87

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