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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,455.50 and 593,954.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,455.50 and 593,954.25 is: 1,294,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,455.50 : 593,954.25 = 593,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,455.50/593,954.25 = 593,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,455.50x = 593,954.25 × 593,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,455.50x = 352,781,651,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,781,651,093.06/272,455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294,823.01

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