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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,920 and 592,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,920 and 592,460 is: 1,286,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,920 : 592,460 = 592,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,920/592,460 = 592,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,920x = 592,460 × 592,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,920x = 351,008,851,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,008,851,600/272,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,123.60

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