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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,906 and 421,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,906 and 421,023 is: 649,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,906 : 421,023 = 421,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,906/421,023 = 421,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,906x = 421,023 × 421,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,906x = 177,260,366,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,260,366,529/272,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,529.02

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