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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,720 and 598,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,720 and 598,752 is: 1,295,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,720 : 598,752 = 598,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,720/598,752 = 598,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,720x = 598,752 × 598,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,720x = 358,503,957,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,503,957,504/276,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,547.69

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