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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,284.03 and 363,669.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,284.03 and 363,669.75 is: 485,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,284.03 : 363,669.75 = 363,669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,284.03/363,669.75 = 363,669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,284.03x = 363,669.75 × 363,669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,284.03x = 132,255,687,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,255,687,065.06/272,284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,726.93

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