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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,121 and 422,392.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,121 and 422,392.50 is: 655,647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,121 : 422,392.50 = 422,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,121/422,392.50 = 422,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,121x = 422,392.50 × 422,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,121x = 178,415,424,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,415,424,056.25/272,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,647.39

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