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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,908 and 597,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,908 and 597,645 is: 1,304,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,908 : 597,645 = 597,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,908/597,645 = 597,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,908x = 597,645 × 597,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,908x = 357,179,546,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,179,546,025/273,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,012.83

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