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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,168 and 579,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,168 and 579,456 is: 1,229,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,168 : 579,456 = 579,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,168/579,456 = 579,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,168x = 579,456 × 579,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,168x = 335,769,255,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,769,255,936/273,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,167.60

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