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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,486 and 425,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,486 and 425,285 is: 663,767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,486 : 425,285 = 425,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,486/425,285 = 425,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,486x = 425,285 × 425,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,486x = 180,867,331,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,867,331,225/272,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,767.43

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