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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,405.38 and 600,581.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,405.38 and 600,581.25 is: 1,319,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,405.38 : 600,581.25 = 600,581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,405.38/600,581.25 = 600,581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,405.38x = 600,581.25 × 600,581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,405.38x = 360,697,837,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,697,837,851.56/273,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,278.52

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