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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,496 and 590,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,496 and 590,732 is: 1,275,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,496 : 590,732 = 590,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,496/590,732 = 590,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,496x = 590,732 × 590,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,496x = 348,964,295,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,964,295,824/273,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,939.30

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