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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,320 and 599,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,320 and 599,904 is: 1,311,916.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,320 : 599,904 = 599,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,320/599,904 = 599,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,320x = 599,904 × 599,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,320x = 359,884,809,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,884,809,216/274,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,916.04

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