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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,033 and 594,347.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,033 and 594,347.25 is: 1,279,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,033 : 594,347.25 = 594,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,033/594,347.25 = 594,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,033x = 594,347.25 × 594,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,033x = 353,248,653,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,248,653,582.56/276,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,733.41

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