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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,575 and 437,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,575 and 437,042 is: 698,184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,575 : 437,042 = 437,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,575/437,042 = 437,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,575x = 437,042 × 437,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,575x = 191,005,709,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,005,709,764/273,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,184.08

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