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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,650 and 425,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,650 and 425,043 is: 657,788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,650 : 425,043 = 425,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,650/425,043 = 425,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,650x = 425,043 × 425,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,650x = 180,661,551,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,661,551,849/274,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,788.28

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