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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,608 and 594,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,608 and 594,787 is: 1,297,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,608 : 594,787 = 594,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,608/594,787 = 594,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,608x = 594,787 × 594,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,608x = 353,771,575,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,771,575,369/272,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,729.98

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