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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,969 and 594,472.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,969 and 594,472.50 is: 1,289,918.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,969 : 594,472.50 = 594,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,969/594,472.50 = 594,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,969x = 594,472.50 × 594,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,969x = 353,397,553,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,397,553,256.25/273,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,918.03

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