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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,856 and 590,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,856 and 590,550 is: 1,278,144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,856 : 590,550 = 590,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,856/590,550 = 590,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,856x = 590,550 × 590,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,856x = 348,749,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,749,302,500/272,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,144.16

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