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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,548 and 568,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,548 and 568,836 is: 1,182,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,548 : 568,836 = 568,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,548/568,836 = 568,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,548x = 568,836 × 568,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,548x = 323,574,394,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,574,394,896/273,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,879.77

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