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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,931.50 and 597,688.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,931.50 and 597,688.50 is: 1,304,090.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,931.50 : 597,688.50 = 597,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,931.50/597,688.50 = 597,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,931.50x = 597,688.50 × 597,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,931.50x = 357,231,543,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,231,543,032.25/273,931.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,090.78

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