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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,920 and 589,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,920 and 589,256 is: 1,272,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,920 : 589,256 = 589,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,920/589,256 = 589,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,920x = 589,256 × 589,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,920x = 347,222,633,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,222,633,536/272,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,250.60

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