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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,656 and 588,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,656 and 588,064 is: 1,263,700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,656 : 588,064 = 588,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,656/588,064 = 588,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,656x = 588,064 × 588,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,656x = 345,819,268,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,819,268,096/273,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,700.66

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