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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,094 and 635,383.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,094 and 635,383.88 is: 1,483,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,094 : 635,383.88 = 635,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,094/635,383.88 = 635,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,094x = 635,383.88 × 635,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,094x = 403,712,668,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,712,668,610.02/272,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,724.99

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