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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,673.53 and 590,763.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,673.53 and 590,763.38 is: 1,270,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,673.53 : 590,763.38 = 590,763.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,673.53/590,763.38 = 590,763.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,673.53x = 590,763.38 × 590,763.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,673.53x = 349,001,365,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,001,365,241.39/274,673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,604.28

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