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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,526 and 414,064.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,526 and 414,064.50 is: 626,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,526 : 414,064.50 = 414,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,526/414,064.50 = 414,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,526x = 414,064.50 × 414,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,526x = 171,449,410,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,449,410,160.25/273,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,812.11

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