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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,770 and 579,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,770 and 579,060 is: 1,220,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,770 : 579,060 = 579,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,770/579,060 = 579,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,770x = 579,060 × 579,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,770x = 335,310,483,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,310,483,600/274,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,331.49

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