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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,899.13 and 414,857.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,899.13 and 414,857.25 is: 630,659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,899.13 : 414,857.25 = 414,857.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,899.13/414,857.25 = 414,857.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,899.13x = 414,857.25 × 414,857.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,899.13x = 172,106,537,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,106,537,877.56/272,899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,659.91

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