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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,910.94 and 390,786.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,910.94 and 390,786.19 is: 559,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,910.94 : 390,786.19 = 390,786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,910.94/390,786.19 = 390,786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,910.94x = 390,786.19 × 390,786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,910.94x = 152,713,844,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,713,844,340.79/272,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,573.92

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