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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,099 and 602,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,099 and 602,683 is: 1,320,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,099 : 602,683 = 602,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,099/602,683 = 602,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,099x = 602,683 × 602,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,099x = 363,226,798,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,226,798,489/275,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,349.40

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