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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,752 and 596,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,752 and 596,160 is: 1,293,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,752 : 596,160 = 596,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,752/596,160 = 596,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,752x = 596,160 × 596,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,752x = 355,406,745,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,406,745,600/274,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,554.72

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