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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,444 and 427,975.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,444 and 427,975.50 is: 669,837.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,444 : 427,975.50 = 427,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,444/427,975.50 = 427,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,444x = 427,975.50 × 427,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,444x = 183,163,028,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,163,028,600.25/273,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,837.44

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