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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,862 and 559,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,862 and 559,248 is: 1,146,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,862 : 559,248 = 559,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,862/559,248 = 559,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,862x = 559,248 × 559,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,862x = 312,758,325,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,758,325,504/272,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,214.30

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