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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,368 and 586,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,368 and 586,770 is: 1,254,880.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,368 : 586,770 = 586,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,368/586,770 = 586,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,368x = 586,770 × 586,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,368x = 344,299,032,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,299,032,900/274,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,880.43

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