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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,393 and 422,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,393 and 422,757 is: 656,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,393 : 422,757 = 422,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,393/422,757 = 422,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,393x = 422,757 × 422,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,393x = 178,723,481,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,723,481,049/272,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,123.62

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