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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,756 and 585,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,756 and 585,804 is: 1,248,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,756 : 585,804 = 585,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,756/585,804 = 585,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,756x = 585,804 × 585,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,756x = 343,166,326,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,166,326,416/274,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,985.74

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