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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,074 and 422,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,074 and 422,320 is: 655,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,074 : 422,320 = 422,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,074/422,320 = 422,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,074x = 422,320 × 422,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,074x = 178,354,182,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,354,182,400/272,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,535.56

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