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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,909 and 597,646.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,909 and 597,646.50 is: 1,304,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,909 : 597,646.50 = 597,646.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,909/597,646.50 = 597,646.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,909x = 597,646.50 × 597,646.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,909x = 357,181,338,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,181,338,962.25/273,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,014.61

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