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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,826 and 420,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,826 and 420,903 is: 649,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,826 : 420,903 = 420,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,826/420,903 = 420,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,826x = 420,903 × 420,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,826x = 177,159,335,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,159,335,409/272,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,349.17

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