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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,968 and 602,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,968 and 602,544 is: 1,310,834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,968 : 602,544 = 602,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,968/602,544 = 602,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,968x = 602,544 × 602,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,968x = 363,059,271,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,059,271,936/276,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,834.72

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