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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,975.50 and 414,217.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,975.50 and 414,217.50 is: 623,968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,975.50 : 414,217.50 = 414,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,975.50/414,217.50 = 414,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,975.50x = 414,217.50 × 414,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,975.50x = 171,576,137,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,576,137,306.25/274,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,968.82

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