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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,092 and 602,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,092 and 602,671 is: 1,320,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,092 : 602,671 = 602,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,092/602,671 = 602,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,092x = 602,671 × 602,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,092x = 363,212,334,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,212,334,241/275,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,330.41

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