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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,398 and 604,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,398 and 604,995 is: 1,329,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,398 : 604,995 = 604,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,398/604,995 = 604,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,398x = 604,995 × 604,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,398x = 366,018,950,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,018,950,025/275,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,054.50

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