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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,360 and 598,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,360 and 598,994 is: 1,307,748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,360 : 598,994 = 598,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,360/598,994 = 598,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,360x = 598,994 × 598,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,360x = 358,793,812,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,793,812,036/274,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,748.26

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