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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,398 and 601,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,398 and 601,266 is: 1,317,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,398 : 601,266 = 601,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,398/601,266 = 601,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,398x = 601,266 × 601,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,398x = 361,520,802,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,520,802,756/274,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,505.24

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