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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,001 and 422,209.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,001 and 422,209.50 is: 655,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,001 : 422,209.50 = 422,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,001/422,209.50 = 422,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,001x = 422,209.50 × 422,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,001x = 178,260,861,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,260,861,890.25/272,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,368.41

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