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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,670.50 and 597,778.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,670.50 and 597,778.50 is: 1,305,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,670.50 : 597,778.50 = 597,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,670.50/597,778.50 = 597,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,670.50x = 597,778.50 × 597,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,670.50x = 357,339,135,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,339,135,062.25/273,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,727.64

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