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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,320 and 600,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,320 and 600,451 is: 1,319,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,320 : 600,451 = 600,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,320/600,451 = 600,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,320x = 600,451 × 600,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,320x = 360,541,403,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,541,403,401/273,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,118.26

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