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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,964 and 588,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,964 and 588,668 is: 1,264,874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,964 : 588,668 = 588,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,964/588,668 = 588,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,964x = 588,668 × 588,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,964x = 346,530,014,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,530,014,224/273,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,874.27

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