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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,464 and 586,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,464 and 586,980 is: 1,255,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,464 : 586,980 = 586,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,464/586,980 = 586,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,464x = 586,980 × 586,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,464x = 344,545,520,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,545,520,400/274,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,339.57

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