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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,502 and 590,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,502 and 590,744 is: 1,275,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,502 : 590,744 = 590,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,502/590,744 = 590,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,502x = 590,744 × 590,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,502x = 348,978,473,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,978,473,536/273,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,963.15

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