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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,667 and 583,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,667 and 583,242 is: 1,247,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,667 : 583,242 = 583,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,667/583,242 = 583,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,667x = 583,242 × 583,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,667x = 340,171,230,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,171,230,564/272,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,570.23

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