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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,016 and 408,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,016 and 408,261 is: 612,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,016 : 408,261 = 408,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,016/408,261 = 408,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,016x = 408,261 × 408,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,016x = 166,677,044,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,677,044,121/272,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,747.21

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