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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,315 and 600,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,315 and 600,441 is: 1,319,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,315 : 600,441 = 600,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,315/600,441 = 600,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,315x = 600,441 × 600,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,315x = 360,529,394,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,529,394,481/273,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,098.46

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