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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,276 and 603,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,276 and 603,040 is: 1,321,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,276 : 603,040 = 603,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,276/603,040 = 603,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,276x = 603,040 × 603,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,276x = 363,657,241,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,657,241,600/275,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,064.10

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