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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,806 and 599,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,806 and 599,228.50 is: 1,311,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,806 : 599,228.50 = 599,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,806/599,228.50 = 599,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,806x = 599,228.50 × 599,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,806x = 359,074,795,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,074,795,212.25/273,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,420.48

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