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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,608 and 641,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,608 and 641,560 is: 1,498,861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,608 : 641,560 = 641,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,608/641,560 = 641,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,608x = 641,560 × 641,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,608x = 411,599,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,599,233,600/274,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,861.04

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