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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,322 and 414,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,322 and 414,243 is: 630,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,322 : 414,243 = 414,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,322/414,243 = 414,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,322x = 414,243 × 414,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,322x = 171,597,263,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,597,263,049/272,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,126.33

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