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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,382 and 591,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,382 and 591,692 is: 1,280,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,382 : 591,692 = 591,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,382/591,692 = 591,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,382x = 591,692 × 591,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,382x = 350,099,422,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,099,422,864/273,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,623.53

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