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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,637 and 452,810.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,637 and 452,810.25 is: 752,051.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,637 : 452,810.25 = 452,810.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,637/452,810.25 = 452,810.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,637x = 452,810.25 × 452,810.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,637x = 205,037,122,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,037,122,505.06/272,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,051.71

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