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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,942 and 602,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,942 and 602,484 is: 1,310,696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,942 : 602,484 = 602,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,942/602,484 = 602,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,942x = 602,484 × 602,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,942x = 362,986,970,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,986,970,256/276,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,696.72

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