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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,629.50 and 599,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,629.50 and 599,403 is: 1,317,846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,629.50 : 599,403 = 599,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,629.50/599,403 = 599,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,629.50x = 599,403 × 599,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,629.50x = 359,283,956,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,283,956,409/272,629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,846.95

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