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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,670 and 588,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,670 and 588,088 is: 1,263,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,670 : 588,088 = 588,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,670/588,088 = 588,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,670x = 588,088 × 588,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,670x = 345,847,495,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,847,495,744/273,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,739.16

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