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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,970 and 590,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,970 and 590,652 is: 1,278,051.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,970 : 590,652 = 590,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,970/590,652 = 590,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,970x = 590,652 × 590,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,970x = 348,869,785,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,869,785,104/272,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,051.75

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