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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,280 and 603,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,280 and 603,048 is: 1,321,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,280 : 603,048 = 603,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,280/603,048 = 603,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,280x = 603,048 × 603,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,280x = 363,666,890,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,666,890,304/275,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,079.96

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