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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,005 and 585,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,005 and 585,529 is: 1,255,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,005 : 585,529 = 585,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,005/585,529 = 585,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,005x = 585,529 × 585,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,005x = 342,844,209,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,844,209,841/273,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,816.60

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