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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,955.50 and 373,207.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,955.50 and 373,207.50 is: 508,417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,955.50 : 373,207.50 = 373,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,955.50/373,207.50 = 373,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,955.50x = 373,207.50 × 373,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,955.50x = 139,283,838,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,283,838,056.25/273,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,417.75

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