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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,564 and 420,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,564 and 420,228 is: 645,521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,564 : 420,228 = 420,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,564/420,228 = 420,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,564x = 420,228 × 420,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,564x = 176,591,571,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,591,571,984/273,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,521.97

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