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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,776 and 592,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,776 and 592,764 is: 1,288,123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,776 : 592,764 = 592,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,776/592,764 = 592,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,776x = 592,764 × 592,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,776x = 351,369,159,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,369,159,696/272,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,123.44

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