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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,804 and 598,029

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,804 and 598,029 is: 1,306,185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,804 : 598,029 = 598,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,804/598,029 = 598,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,804x = 598,029 × 598,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,804x = 357,638,684,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,638,684,841/273,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,185.03

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