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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,016.13 and 598,520.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,016.13 and 598,520.25 is: 1,312,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,016.13 : 598,520.25 = 598,520.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,016.13/598,520.25 = 598,520.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,016.13x = 598,520.25 × 598,520.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,016.13x = 358,226,489,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,226,489,660.06/273,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,107.44

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