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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,254 and 382,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,254 and 382,115 is: 534,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,254 : 382,115 = 382,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,254/382,115 = 382,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,254x = 382,115 × 382,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,254x = 146,011,873,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,011,873,225/273,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,344.87

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