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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,644 and 425,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,644 and 425,034 is: 657,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,644 : 425,034 = 425,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,644/425,034 = 425,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,644x = 425,034 × 425,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,644x = 180,653,901,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,653,901,156/274,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,774.80

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