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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,312 and 594,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,312 and 594,496 is: 1,293,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,312 : 594,496 = 594,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,312/594,496 = 594,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,312x = 594,496 × 594,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,312x = 353,425,494,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,425,494,016/273,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,121.03

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