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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,243 and 423,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,243 and 423,802 is: 654,923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,243 : 423,802 = 423,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,243/423,802 = 423,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,243x = 423,802 × 423,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,243x = 179,608,135,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,608,135,204/274,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,923.32

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