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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,124 and 568,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,124 and 568,048 is: 1,181,436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,124 : 568,048 = 568,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,124/568,048 = 568,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,124x = 568,048 × 568,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,124x = 322,678,530,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,678,530,304/273,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,436.02

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