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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,960 and 602,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,960 and 602,520 is: 1,310,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,960 : 602,520 = 602,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,960/602,520 = 602,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,960x = 602,520 × 602,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,960x = 363,030,350,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,030,350,400/276,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,768.16

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