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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,808 and 592,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,808 and 592,839 is: 1,288,298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,808 : 592,839 = 592,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,808/592,839 = 592,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,808x = 592,839 × 592,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,808x = 351,458,079,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,458,079,921/272,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,298.29

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