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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,246 and 560,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,246 and 560,100 is: 1,148,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,246 : 560,100 = 560,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,246/560,100 = 560,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,246x = 560,100 × 560,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,246x = 313,712,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,712,010,000/273,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,093.70

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