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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,594 and 586,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,594 and 586,660 is: 1,262,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,594 : 586,660 = 586,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,594/586,660 = 586,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,594x = 586,660 × 586,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,594x = 344,169,955,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,169,955,600/272,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,573.48

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