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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,028 and 408,724.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,028 and 408,724.50 is: 614,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028 : 408,724.50 = 408,724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028/408,724.50 = 408,724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028x = 408,724.50 × 408,724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028x = 167,055,716,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,055,716,900.25/272,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,112.21

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