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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,032 and 600,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,032 and 600,432 is: 1,315,607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,032 : 600,432 = 600,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,032/600,432 = 600,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,032x = 600,432 × 600,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,032x = 360,518,586,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,518,586,624/274,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,607.62

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