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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,736 and 570,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,736 and 570,519 is: 1,184,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,736 : 570,519 = 570,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,736/570,519 = 570,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,736x = 570,519 × 570,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,736x = 325,491,929,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,491,929,361/274,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,744.37

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