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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,857 and 591,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,857 and 591,268 is: 1,271,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,857 : 591,268 = 591,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,857/591,268 = 591,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,857x = 591,268 × 591,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,857x = 349,597,847,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,597,847,824/274,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,926.30

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