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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,631 and 558,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,631 and 558,861 is: 1,145,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,631 : 558,861 = 558,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,631/558,861 = 558,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,631x = 558,861 × 558,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,631x = 312,325,617,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,325,617,321/272,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,598.33

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