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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,863.13 and 418,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,863.13 and 418,833 is: 642,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,863.13 : 418,833 = 418,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,863.13/418,833 = 418,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,863.13x = 418,833 × 418,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,863.13x = 175,421,081,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,421,081,889/272,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,890.39

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