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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,671.13 and 593,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,671.13 and 593,580 is: 1,278,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,671.13 : 593,580 = 593,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,671.13/593,580 = 593,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,671.13x = 593,580 × 593,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,671.13x = 352,337,216,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,337,216,400/275,671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,107.08

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