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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,670 and 583,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,670 and 583,248 is: 1,247,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,670 : 583,248 = 583,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,670/583,248 = 583,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,670x = 583,248 × 583,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,670x = 340,178,229,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,178,229,504/272,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,582.17

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