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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,375 and 410,791.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,375 and 410,791.50 is: 617,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,375 : 410,791.50 = 410,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,375/410,791.50 = 410,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,375x = 410,791.50 × 410,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,375x = 168,749,656,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,749,656,472.25/273,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,282.69

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