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Finding the Third Proportional to 276,380 and 585,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 276,380 and 585,974 is: 1,242,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,380 : 585,974 = 585,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,380/585,974 = 585,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,380x = 585,974 × 585,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,380x = 343,365,528,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,365,528,676/276,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,367.50

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