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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,862 and 591,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,862 and 591,277 is: 1,271,941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,862 : 591,277 = 591,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,862/591,277 = 591,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,862x = 591,277 × 591,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,862x = 349,608,490,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,608,490,729/274,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,941.89

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