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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,826 and 437,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,826 and 437,175 is: 695,429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,826 : 437,175 = 437,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,826/437,175 = 437,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,826x = 437,175 × 437,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,826x = 191,121,980,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,121,980,625/274,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,429.04

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