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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,889 and 574,053.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,889 and 574,053.75 is: 1,207,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,889 : 574,053.75 = 574,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,889/574,053.75 = 574,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,889x = 574,053.75 × 574,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,889x = 329,537,707,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,537,707,889.06/272,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,588.83

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