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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,748 and 579,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,748 and 579,016 is: 1,220,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,748 : 579,016 = 579,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,748/579,016 = 579,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,748x = 579,016 × 579,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,748x = 335,259,528,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,259,528,256/274,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,243.74

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