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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,072 and 577,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,072 and 577,296 is: 1,220,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,072 : 577,296 = 577,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,072/577,296 = 577,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,072x = 577,296 × 577,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,072x = 333,270,671,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,270,671,616/273,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,449.81

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