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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,680 and 583,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,680 and 583,264 is: 1,247,604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,680 : 583,264 = 583,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,680/583,264 = 583,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,680x = 583,264 × 583,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,680x = 340,196,893,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,196,893,696/272,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,604.86

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