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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,596 and 586,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,596 and 586,664 is: 1,262,581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,596 : 586,664 = 586,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,596/586,664 = 586,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,596x = 586,664 × 586,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,596x = 344,174,648,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,174,648,896/272,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,581.44

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