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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,575 and 586,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,575 and 586,810 is: 1,263,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,575 : 586,810 = 586,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,575/586,810 = 586,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,575x = 586,810 × 586,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,575x = 344,345,976,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,345,976,100/272,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,307.26

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