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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,612 and 594,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,612 and 594,896 is: 1,288,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,612 : 594,896 = 594,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,612/594,896 = 594,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,612x = 594,896 × 594,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,612x = 353,901,250,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,901,250,816/274,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,731.92

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