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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,808 and 413,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,808 and 413,424 is: 626,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,808 : 413,424 = 413,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,808/413,424 = 413,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,808x = 413,424 × 413,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,808x = 170,919,403,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,919,403,776/272,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,519.03

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