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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,237 and 605,191.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,237 and 605,191.50 is: 1,325,878.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,237 : 605,191.50 = 605,191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,237/605,191.50 = 605,191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,237x = 605,191.50 × 605,191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,237x = 366,256,751,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,256,751,672.25/276,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,878.69

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