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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,176 and 601,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,176 and 601,324 is: 1,318,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,176 : 601,324 = 601,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,176/601,324 = 601,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,176x = 601,324 × 601,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,176x = 361,590,552,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,590,552,976/274,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,826.42

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