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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,332 and 605,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,332 and 605,276 is: 1,325,793.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,332 : 605,276 = 605,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,332/605,276 = 605,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,332x = 605,276 × 605,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,332x = 366,359,036,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,359,036,176/276,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,793.02

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