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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,800.25 and 598,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,800.25 and 598,023 is: 1,306,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,800.25 : 598,023 = 598,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,800.25/598,023 = 598,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,800.25x = 598,023 × 598,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,800.25x = 357,631,508,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,631,508,529/273,800.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,176.71

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