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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,832 and 599,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,832 and 599,198 is: 1,311,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,832 : 599,198 = 599,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,832/599,198 = 599,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,832x = 599,198 × 599,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,832x = 359,038,243,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,038,243,204/273,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,162.48

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