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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,436 and 600,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,436 and 600,640 is: 1,319,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,436 : 600,640 = 600,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,436/600,640 = 600,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,436x = 600,640 × 600,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,436x = 360,768,409,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,768,409,600/273,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,388.85

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