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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,366 and 602,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,366 and 602,572 is: 1,318,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,366 : 602,572 = 602,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,366/602,572 = 602,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,366x = 602,572 × 602,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,366x = 363,093,015,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,093,015,184/275,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,583.32

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