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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,995 and 437,575.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,995 and 437,575.50 is: 696,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,995 : 437,575.50 = 437,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,995/437,575.50 = 437,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,995x = 437,575.50 × 437,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,995x = 191,472,318,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,472,318,200.25/274,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,275.63

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