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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,922 and 413,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,922 and 413,624 is: 626,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,922 : 413,624 = 413,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,922/413,624 = 413,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,922x = 413,624 × 413,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,922x = 171,084,813,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,084,813,376/272,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,863.40

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