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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,579 and 593,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,579 and 593,569 is: 1,283,143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,579 : 593,569 = 593,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,579/593,569 = 593,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,579x = 593,569 × 593,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,579x = 352,324,157,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,324,157,761/274,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,143.13

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