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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,329 and 605,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,329 and 605,270 is: 1,325,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,329 : 605,270 = 605,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,329/605,270 = 605,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,329x = 605,270 × 605,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,329x = 366,351,772,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,351,772,900/276,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,781.13

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