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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,227 and 611,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,227 and 611,470 is: 1,363,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,227 : 611,470 = 611,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,227/611,470 = 611,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,227x = 611,470 × 611,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,227x = 373,895,560,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,895,560,900/274,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,452.76

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