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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,497.50 and 598,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,497.50 and 598,761 is: 1,315,662.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,497.50 : 598,761 = 598,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,497.50/598,761 = 598,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,497.50x = 598,761 × 598,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,497.50x = 358,514,735,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,514,735,121/272,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,662.47

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