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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,670.38 and 593,578.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,670.38 and 593,578.50 is: 1,278,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,670.38 : 593,578.50 = 593,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,670.38/593,578.50 = 593,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,670.38x = 593,578.50 × 593,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,670.38x = 352,335,435,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,335,435,662.25/275,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,104.10

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