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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,154 and 598,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,154 and 598,796 is: 1,312,653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,154 : 598,796 = 598,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,154/598,796 = 598,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,154x = 598,796 × 598,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,154x = 358,556,649,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,556,649,616/273,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,653.85

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