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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,828 and 588,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,828 and 588,134 is: 1,263,207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,828 : 588,134 = 588,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,828/588,134 = 588,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,828x = 588,134 × 588,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,828x = 345,901,601,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,901,601,956/273,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,207.57

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