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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,843.13 and 420,438.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,843.13 and 420,438.75 is: 643,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,843.13 : 420,438.75 = 420,438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,843.13/420,438.75 = 420,438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,843.13x = 420,438.75 × 420,438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,843.13x = 176,768,742,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,768,742,501.56/274,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,162.32

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