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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,998 and 600,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,998 and 600,376 is: 1,315,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,998 : 600,376 = 600,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,998/600,376 = 600,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,998x = 600,376 × 600,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,998x = 360,451,341,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,451,341,376/273,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,525.45

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