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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,807 and 636,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,807 and 636,133.50 is: 1,477,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,807 : 636,133.50 = 636,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,807/636,133.50 = 636,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,807x = 636,133.50 × 636,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,807x = 404,665,829,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,665,829,822.25/273,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,923.61

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