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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,372 and 591,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,372 and 591,673 is: 1,280,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,372 : 591,673 = 591,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,372/591,673 = 591,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,372x = 591,673 × 591,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,372x = 350,076,938,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,076,938,929/273,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,588.13

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