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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,276.13 and 437,982.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,276.13 and 437,982.19 is: 699,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,276.13 : 437,982.19 = 437,982.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,276.13/437,982.19 = 437,982.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,276.13x = 437,982.19 × 437,982.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,276.13x = 191,828,396,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,828,396,567.29/274,276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,398.81

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