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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,026 and 408,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,026 and 408,039 is: 612,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,026 : 408,039 = 408,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,026/408,039 = 408,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,026x = 408,039 × 408,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,026x = 166,495,825,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,495,825,521/272,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,058.50

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