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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,753 and 585,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,753 and 585,795 is: 1,248,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,753 : 585,795 = 585,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,753/585,795 = 585,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,753x = 585,795 × 585,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,753x = 343,155,782,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,155,782,025/274,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,961.00

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