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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,046 and 600,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,046 and 600,460 is: 1,315,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,046 : 600,460 = 600,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,046/600,460 = 600,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,046x = 600,460 × 600,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,046x = 360,552,211,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,552,211,600/274,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,663.11

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