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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,134.69 and 596,053.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,134.69 and 596,053.69 is: 1,305,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,134.69 : 596,053.69 = 596,053.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,134.69/596,053.69 = 596,053.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,134.69x = 596,053.69 × 596,053.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,134.69x = 355,279,998,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,279,998,382.35/272,134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,530.00

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