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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,834 and 599,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,834 and 599,202 is: 1,311,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,834 : 599,202 = 599,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,834/599,202 = 599,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,834x = 599,202 × 599,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,834x = 359,043,036,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,043,036,804/273,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,170.41

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