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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,264 and 593,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,264 and 593,808 is: 1,290,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,264 : 593,808 = 593,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,264/593,808 = 593,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,264x = 593,808 × 593,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,264x = 352,607,940,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,607,940,864/273,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,356.36

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