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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,636 and 558,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,636 and 558,872 is: 1,145,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,636 : 558,872 = 558,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,636/558,872 = 558,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,636x = 558,872 × 558,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,636x = 312,337,912,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,337,912,384/272,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,622.41

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