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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,293 and 363,957.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,293 and 363,957.75 is: 482,933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,293 : 363,957.75 = 363,957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,293/363,957.75 = 363,957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,293x = 363,957.75 × 363,957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,293x = 132,465,243,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,465,243,785.06/274,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,933.37

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