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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,214 and 558,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,214 and 558,174 is: 1,132,058.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,214 : 558,174 = 558,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,214/558,174 = 558,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,214x = 558,174 × 558,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,214x = 311,558,214,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,558,214,276/275,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,058.01

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