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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,128 and 600,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,128 and 600,744 is: 1,316,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,128 : 600,744 = 600,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,128/600,744 = 600,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,128x = 600,744 × 600,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,128x = 360,893,353,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,893,353,536/274,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,514.01

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