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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,080 and 597,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,080 and 597,962 is: 1,304,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,080 : 597,962 = 597,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,080/597,962 = 597,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,080x = 597,962 × 597,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,080x = 357,558,553,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,558,553,444/274,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304,577.33

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