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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,039 and 427,381.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,039 and 427,381.50 is: 668,970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,039 : 427,381.50 = 427,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,039/427,381.50 = 427,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,039x = 427,381.50 × 427,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,039x = 182,654,946,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,654,946,542.25/273,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,970.17

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