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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,243 and 560,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,243 and 560,094 is: 1,148,081.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,243 : 560,094 = 560,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,243/560,094 = 560,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,243x = 560,094 × 560,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,243x = 313,705,288,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,705,288,836/273,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,081.70

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