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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,324 and 600,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,324 and 600,459 is: 1,319,134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,324 : 600,459 = 600,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,324/600,459 = 600,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,324x = 600,459 × 600,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,324x = 360,551,010,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,551,010,681/273,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,134.11

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