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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,936 and 587,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,936 and 587,344 is: 1,263,933.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,936 : 587,344 = 587,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,936/587,344 = 587,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,936x = 587,344 × 587,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,936x = 344,972,974,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,972,974,336/272,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,933.58

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