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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,940 and 587,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,940 and 587,352 is: 1,263,949.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,940 : 587,352 = 587,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,940/587,352 = 587,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,940x = 587,352 × 587,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,940x = 344,982,371,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,982,371,904/272,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,949.48

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