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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,060 and 598,608.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,060 and 598,608.75 is: 1,312,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,060 : 598,608.75 = 598,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,060/598,608.75 = 598,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,060x = 598,608.75 × 598,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,060x = 358,332,435,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,332,435,576.56/273,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,284.61

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