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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,812 and 599,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,812 and 599,764 is: 1,318,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,812 : 599,764 = 599,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,812/599,764 = 599,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,812x = 599,764 × 599,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,812x = 359,716,855,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,716,855,696/272,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,552.17

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