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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,423.25 and 428,055.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,423.25 and 428,055.38 is: 670,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,423.25 : 428,055.38 = 428,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,423.25/428,055.38 = 428,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,423.25x = 428,055.38 × 428,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,423.25x = 183,231,404,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,231,404,066.39/273,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,138.34

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