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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,646 and 425,037

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,646 and 425,037 is: 657,779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,646 : 425,037 = 425,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,646/425,037 = 425,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,646x = 425,037 × 425,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,646x = 180,656,451,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,656,451,369/274,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,779.29

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