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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,536 and 603,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,536 and 603,130 is: 1,315,437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,536 : 603,130 = 603,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,536/603,130 = 603,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,536x = 603,130 × 603,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,536x = 363,765,796,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,765,796,900/276,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,437.40

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