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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,423.25 and 556,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,423.25 and 556,875 is: 1,138,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,423.25 : 556,875 = 556,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,423.25/556,875 = 556,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,423.25x = 556,875 × 556,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,423.25x = 310,109,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,109,765,625/272,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,338.10

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