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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,528 and 590,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,528 and 590,788 is: 1,276,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,528 : 590,788 = 590,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,528/590,788 = 590,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,528x = 590,788 × 590,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,528x = 349,030,460,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,030,460,944/273,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,031.93

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