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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,974.50 and 590,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,974.50 and 590,661 is: 1,278,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,974.50 : 590,661 = 590,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,974.50/590,661 = 590,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,974.50x = 590,661 × 590,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,974.50x = 348,880,416,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,880,416,921/272,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,069.63

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