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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,738.50 and 570,523.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,738.50 and 570,523.50 is: 1,184,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,738.50 : 570,523.50 = 570,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,738.50/570,523.50 = 570,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,738.50x = 570,523.50 × 570,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,738.50x = 325,497,064,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,497,064,052.25/274,738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,752.28

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