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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,872.50 and 637,351.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,872.50 and 637,351.50 is: 1,488,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,872.50 : 637,351.50 = 637,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,872.50/637,351.50 = 637,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,872.50x = 637,351.50 × 637,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,872.50x = 406,216,934,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,216,934,552.25/272,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,669.38

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