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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,666 and 583,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,666 and 583,239 is: 1,247,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,666 : 583,239 = 583,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,666/583,239 = 583,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,666x = 583,239 × 583,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,666x = 340,167,731,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,167,731,121/272,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,561.97

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