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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,046 and 414,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,046 and 414,087 is: 630,290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,046 : 414,087 = 414,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,046/414,087 = 414,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,046x = 414,087 × 414,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,046x = 171,468,043,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,468,043,569/272,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,290.63

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