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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,678 and 558,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,678 and 558,940 is: 1,145,724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,678 : 558,940 = 558,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,678/558,940 = 558,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,678x = 558,940 × 558,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,678x = 312,413,923,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,413,923,600/272,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,724.71

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