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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,099 and 635,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,099 and 635,396 is: 1,483,754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,099 : 635,396 = 635,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,099/635,396 = 635,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,099x = 635,396 × 635,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,099x = 403,728,076,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,728,076,816/272,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,754.36

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