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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,298.50 and 599,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,298.50 and 599,247 is: 1,313,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,298.50 : 599,247 = 599,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,298.50/599,247 = 599,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,298.50x = 599,247 × 599,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,298.50x = 359,096,967,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,096,967,009/273,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,936.84

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