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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,922 and 593,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,922 and 593,588 is: 1,272,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,922 : 593,588 = 593,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,922/593,588 = 593,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,922x = 593,588 × 593,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,922x = 352,346,713,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,346,713,744/276,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,368.08

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