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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,422.25 and 410,127.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,422.25 and 410,127.75 is: 615,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,422.25 : 410,127.75 = 410,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,422.25/410,127.75 = 410,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,422.25x = 410,127.75 × 410,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,422.25x = 168,204,771,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,204,771,320.06/273,422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,183.19

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