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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,486.53 and 401,041.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,486.53 and 401,041.13 is: 590,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,486.53 : 401,041.13 = 401,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,486.53/401,041.13 = 401,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,486.53x = 401,041.13 × 401,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,486.53x = 160,833,983,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,833,983,941.27/272,486.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,245.63

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