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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,812 and 413,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,812 and 413,430 is: 626,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,812 : 413,430 = 413,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,812/413,430 = 413,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,812x = 413,430 × 413,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,812x = 170,924,364,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,924,364,900/272,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,528.03

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