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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,736 and 583,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,736 and 583,380 is: 1,247,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,736 : 583,380 = 583,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,736/583,380 = 583,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,736x = 583,380 × 583,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,736x = 340,332,224,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,332,224,400/272,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,844.89

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