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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,371 and 591,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,371 and 591,670 is: 1,280,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,371 : 591,670 = 591,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,371/591,670 = 591,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,371x = 591,670 × 591,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,371x = 350,073,388,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,073,388,900/273,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,579.83

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