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Finding the Third Proportional to 548,271 and 860,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 548,271 and 860,274 is: 1,349,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,271 : 860,274 = 860,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,271/860,274 = 860,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,271x = 860,274 × 860,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,271x = 740,071,355,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,071,355,076/548,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,827.65

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