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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,750 and 604,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,750 and 604,773 is: 1,321,591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,750 : 604,773 = 604,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,750/604,773 = 604,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,750x = 604,773 × 604,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,750x = 365,750,381,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,750,381,529/276,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,591.26

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