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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,825 and 588,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,825 and 588,393 is: 1,264,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,825 : 588,393 = 588,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,825/588,393 = 588,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,825x = 588,393 × 588,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,825x = 346,206,322,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,206,322,449/273,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,334.24

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