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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,914 and 605,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,914 and 605,081 is: 1,322,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,914 : 605,081 = 605,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,914/605,081 = 605,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,914x = 605,081 × 605,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,914x = 366,123,016,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,123,016,561/276,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,154.23

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