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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,737 and 570,520.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,737 and 570,520.50 is: 1,184,746.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,737 : 570,520.50 = 570,520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,737/570,520.50 = 570,520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,737x = 570,520.50 × 570,520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,737x = 325,493,640,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,493,640,920.25/274,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,746.29

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