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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,092 and 594,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,092 and 594,056 is: 1,292,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,092 : 594,056 = 594,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,092/594,056 = 594,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,092x = 594,056 × 594,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,092x = 352,902,531,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,902,531,136/273,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,247.78

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