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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,896 and 587,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,896 and 587,264 is: 1,263,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,896 : 587,264 = 587,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,896/587,264 = 587,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,896x = 587,264 × 587,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,896x = 344,879,005,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,879,005,696/272,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,774.50

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