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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,064 and 422,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,064 and 422,304 is: 655,509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,064 : 422,304 = 422,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,064/422,304 = 422,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,064x = 422,304 × 422,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,064x = 178,340,668,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,340,668,416/272,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,509.98

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