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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,668.59 and 593,574.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,668.59 and 593,574.47 is: 1,278,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,668.59 : 593,574.47 = 593,574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,668.59/593,574.47 = 593,574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,668.59x = 593,574.47 × 593,574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,668.59x = 352,330,649,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,330,649,951.85/275,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,095.00

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