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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,968 and 603,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,968 and 603,072 is: 1,322,684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,968 : 603,072 = 603,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,968/603,072 = 603,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,968x = 603,072 × 603,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,968x = 363,695,837,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,695,837,184/274,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,684.23

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