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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,321 and 600,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,321 and 600,453 is: 1,319,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,321 : 600,453 = 600,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,321/600,453 = 600,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,321x = 600,453 × 600,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,321x = 360,543,805,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,543,805,209/273,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,122.22

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