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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,126 and 399,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,126 and 399,521 is: 582,276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,126 : 399,521 = 399,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,126/399,521 = 399,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,126x = 399,521 × 399,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,126x = 159,617,029,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,617,029,441/274,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,276.14

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