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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,973.75 and 590,659.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,973.75 and 590,659.50 is: 1,278,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,973.75 : 590,659.50 = 590,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,973.75/590,659.50 = 590,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,973.75x = 590,659.50 × 590,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,973.75x = 348,878,644,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,878,644,940.25/272,973.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,066.65

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