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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,073.50 and 598,639.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,073.50 and 598,639.50 is: 1,312,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,073.50 : 598,639.50 = 598,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,073.50/598,639.50 = 598,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,073.50x = 598,639.50 × 598,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,073.50x = 358,369,250,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,369,250,960.25/273,073.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,354.55

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