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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,904 and 421,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,904 and 421,020 is: 649,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,904 : 421,020 = 421,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,904/421,020 = 421,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,904x = 421,020 × 421,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,904x = 177,257,840,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,257,840,400/272,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,524.52

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