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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,621 and 413,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,621 and 413,837 is: 628,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,621 : 413,837 = 413,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,621/413,837 = 413,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,621x = 413,837 × 413,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,621x = 171,261,062,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,261,062,569/272,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,202.02

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