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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,810 and 592,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,810 and 592,843 is: 1,288,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,810 : 592,843 = 592,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,810/592,843 = 592,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,810x = 592,843 × 592,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,810x = 351,462,822,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,462,822,649/272,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,306.23

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