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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,252 and 593,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,252 and 593,160 is: 1,287,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,252 : 593,160 = 593,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,252/593,160 = 593,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,252x = 593,160 × 593,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,252x = 351,838,785,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,838,785,600/273,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,598.21

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