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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,353 and 591,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,353 and 591,634 is: 1,280,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,353 : 591,634 = 591,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,353/591,634 = 591,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,353x = 591,634 × 591,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,353x = 350,030,789,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,030,789,956/273,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,508.32

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