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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,278 and 603,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,278 and 603,044 is: 1,321,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,278 : 603,044 = 603,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,278/603,044 = 603,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,278x = 603,044 × 603,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,278x = 363,662,065,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,662,065,936/275,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,072.03

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