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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,331.50 and 599,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,331.50 and 599,319 is: 1,299,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,331.50 : 599,319 = 599,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,331.50/599,319 = 599,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,331.50x = 599,319 × 599,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,331.50x = 359,183,263,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,183,263,761/276,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,827.43

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