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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,464 and 592,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,464 and 592,240 is: 1,268,694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,464 : 592,240 = 592,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,464/592,240 = 592,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,464x = 592,240 × 592,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,464x = 350,748,217,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,748,217,600/276,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,694.00

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