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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,408 and 565,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,408 and 565,632 is: 1,170,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,408 : 565,632 = 565,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,408/565,632 = 565,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,408x = 565,632 × 565,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,408x = 319,939,559,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,939,559,424/273,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,190.92

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