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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,864 and 596,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,864 and 596,728 is: 1,295,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,864 : 596,728 = 596,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,864/596,728 = 596,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,864x = 596,728 × 596,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,864x = 356,084,305,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,084,305,984/274,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,492.70

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