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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,816 and 602,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,816 and 602,232 is: 1,310,196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,816 : 602,232 = 602,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,816/602,232 = 602,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,816x = 602,232 × 602,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,816x = 362,683,381,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,683,381,824/276,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,196.60

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