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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,975 and 602,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,975 and 602,479 is: 1,310,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,975 : 602,479 = 602,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,975/602,479 = 602,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,975x = 602,479 × 602,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,975x = 362,980,945,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,980,945,441/276,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,518.80

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