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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,233 and 597,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,233 and 597,672 is: 1,302,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,233 : 597,672 = 597,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,233/597,672 = 597,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,233x = 597,672 × 597,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,233x = 357,211,819,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,211,819,584/274,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,585.10

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