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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,936 and 592,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,936 and 592,490 is: 1,286,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,936 : 592,490 = 592,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,936/592,490 = 592,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,936x = 592,490 × 592,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,936x = 351,044,400,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,044,400,100/272,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,178.45

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