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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,030.44 and 425,503.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,030.44 and 425,503.13 is: 658,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,030.44 : 425,503.13 = 425,503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,030.44/425,503.13 = 425,503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,030.44x = 425,503.13 × 425,503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,030.44x = 181,052,909,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,052,909,384.77/275,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,301.35

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