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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,056.63 and 598,601.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,056.63 and 598,601.25 is: 1,312,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,056.63 : 598,601.25 = 598,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,056.63/598,601.25 = 598,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,056.63x = 598,601.25 × 598,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,056.63x = 358,323,456,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,323,456,501.56/273,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,267.95

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